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Workshop strengthens port security

IMO hosts national workshop

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 588

COMOROS: A four-day workshop held at the end of March helped equip local officials with skills to evaluate their own implementation of international security requirements in the country’s ports.

Shark specialist pledges support to Seychelles

Marine conservationist visits President

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 430

SEYCHELLES: Ocean Ramsey, a marine conservationist, shark behaviour specialist, and free diver known for her close, cage-free interactions with sharks to challenge public perception and promote ocean protection, paid a courtesy call on President Dr Patrick Herminie at the end of March.

Maydon Wharf concessions announced

SOUTH AFRICA: Preferred bidders for two landmark concessions in the Maydon Wharf Precinct in the Port of Durban now will enter into final...

Strengthening response to harassment at sea

IMO Member States have until the 4 May to apply to become one of up to six countries to participate in a new initiative aimed at eradicating...

Green ports and decarbonisation on the agenda in Africa

NIGERIA: African leaders affirmed their commitment to position African ports as environmentally responsible partners that strengthen...

Funding package to help developing economies participate in world trade

CAMEROON: The UK Government has announced £13 million in Official Development Assistance (ODA) to enable developing economies to participate...

Cold case continues

SOUTH AFRICA: The Western Cape High Court this month kept alive a significant legal claim by two South African fruit terminal companies against...

Sea turtles off limits for tourists

MAURITIUS: Tourists and operators in the sector have been warned that certain interactions with sea turtles that continue to be offered and...

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