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Oil companies call for regulatory interventions

TotalEnergies has called for faster resolution of offshore licensing appeals as government outlines plans to unlock domestic resources and industry players push for regulatory certainty to accelerate upstream and downstream investment

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SOUTH AFRICA: International oil companies active in South Africa have called for government intervention to streamline regulations and address appeal-related licensing delays that continue to constrain investment in the country’s upstream sector.

Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries

Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries

A second phase of the NextWave Seafarers initiative will give at least 30 cadets the seagoing experience they need to qualify, while shipowners are being invited to help expand the pool of training berths

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets from developing countries the onboard experience they need to qualify as officers.

Africa’s O&G space to benefit from new funding in 2027 Africa’s O&G space to benefit from new funding in 2027

Africa’s O&G space to benefit from new funding in 2027

SOUTH AFRICA: The Africa Energy Bank (AEB) will become operational within weeks and begin financing projects at the start of 2027, Farid Ghezali,...
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Drilling future for offshore development Drilling future for offshore development

Drilling future for offshore development

SOUTH AFRICA:  Ghana’s offshore sector is shifting from license negotiations to new drilling and long-term development, with Minister...
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Privatisation of National Oil Company moves forward Privatisation of National Oil Company moves forward

Privatisation of National Oil Company moves forward

ANGOLA: Angolan National Oil Company Sonangol is advancing plans for an initial public offering (IPO) while expanding its upstream portfolio and...
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Contract term extended Contract term extended

Contract term extended

ANGOLA: Seadrill Limited’s activity in Angola has been included in a list of contract extensions announced yesterday.

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Calling for ship noise to be recognised as marine pollution Calling for ship noise to be recognised as marine pollution

Calling for ship noise to be recognised as marine pollution

South Africa, together with Chile and Georgia, has brought the key findings of a wide-ranging study before the International Maritime Organization...
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Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern 0 Trade
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Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern

The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
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Maritime industry responds to online speculation

SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...

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