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IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis

Council members request urgent meeting

Thursday, March 12, 2026 0 604

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.

South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels

Chinese vessels catch attention of authorities

Thursday, March 12, 2026 0 791

SOUTH AFRICA: Alerted by the unusual behaviour of four Chinese fishing vessels, teams from the Fisheries Branch of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment as well as the South African Police Service (SAPS) took action to intercept four Chinese fishing vessels within South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Industry can expect clarity for offshore exploration authorisation

SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to address “decision paralysis”, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp has...

Workshop strengthens fight against illegal fishing activities

NAMIBIA: Held at the end of last month, a four-day workshop aimed to strengthen the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU)...

Fishing industry calls for improved engagement

SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the fishing sector were especially vocal at an engagement with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) this...

SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being...

An appealing decision by DFFE

SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed their intention to uphold the appeals submitted by the...

Naval operations reflect Kenya’s security efforts

KENYA: The Kenya Navy concluded leg three of EX-JITEGEMEE XXVII and Operation BAHARI MOJA 03 with a strategic port visit to Diego Suarez,...

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