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Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity

Converted FPSO to support offshore field

Monday, November 10, 2025 0 342

A converted FPSO left Dubai this weekend to take up position at Nigeria’s Okwok field as a key asset to support production in the offshore block. Designed to operate continuously for up to 15 years without drydocking, the vessel is expected to begin production in in the first quarter of next year.

Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office

Strengthening hydrographic capacity

Friday, November 7, 2025 0 276

GHANA: A new partnership between Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is aiming to see the establishment of a National Hydrographic Office (NHO).

West and Central Africa commits to maritime training

SIERRA LEONE: Senior maritime officials and experts from across West and Central Africa convened in Freetown for the 34th Board of...

Shipping transaction approved

SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has given the green light to Singapore-based Norden Shipping's acquisition of Taylor Maritime's...

Recognised for leadership in global ocean governance

Advocate Radia Razack, the Acting DDG: Oceans and Coast in the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has been elected as...

Major decision to review FRAP appeals could lead to instability

SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment’s (DFFE) unusual decision to review the previous Minister’s appeal...

Financing for maritime corridor will strengthen connectivity

COMOROS: Senior African Development Bank officials attended the official ceremony presided over by President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali...

Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector

SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following...

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