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MSC Cruises partners to recruit Namibians

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NAMIBIA: Some 50 Namibians were recruited to join MSC Cruise ships during a workshop hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the cruise line in Walvis Bay this week.

Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action

African Union and EU partners stress importance of coordination and investment to deliver sustainable blue economy outcomes

Friday, May 1, 2026 0 84

KENYA: Senior officials from the African Union, the European Union and the Government of Kenya used the 3rd Internal Coordination Meeting of African Union Commission Departments, held from at the end of last month, to call for a decisive shift toward investment-led delivery and joined-up implementation across the continent’s blue economy.

Court ruling pushes back environmental deadline for offshore gas block

SOUTH AFRICA: Africa Energy Corp has been granted a further extension, until 4 November 2026, to submit a new Environmental and Social Impact...

Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry

SOUTH AFRICA: Coastwise Connect, a new virtual community for South African maritime professionals, has opened applications for 35 Founding...

Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that intensified efforts are underway to manage the maritime...

Study financed to reform transport sector

LIBYA: A study financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) will provide a situational and gap analysis of Libya’s transport sector aimed...

Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register

TANZANIA: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has formally informed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) that operational...

A call to fast-track digitalisation

TANZANIA: The Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has called for accelerated adoption of integrated digital systems in the maritime...

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9 May 2026 MARITIME INDUSTRY SOCCER TOURNAMENT 5/9/2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The 8th Maritime Industry Soccer Tournament will take place in Cape Town on Saturday the 9th of May! This annual event, hosted by AMSOL, sees hundreds of players and supporters from across the maritime industry compete for the title of tournament champion - all for a good cause.

19 May 2026 EFFECTIVE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS FOR OCEANS 5/19/2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

This participatory workshop is a safe space to explore what good ocean communication really looks like, with honest examples, practical tools and plenty of time to practice. Whether you are a seasoned communicator or someone who breaks into a sweat at the thought of talking to non-scientists, this session is for you. Come ready to try things, make mistakes, and leave knowing a little more about how to reach people, spark genuine interest, and hopefully new sense of excitement about sharing your work with others.

20 May 2026 BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY DATA 5/20/2026 8:00 AM - 5/21/2026 3:00 PM

Dr Toby Rogers from Shark Spotters and Courtney MacSween from Innovasea will be joining as workshop facilitators. A basic understanding of the statistical programme R would be beneficial, but isn't crucial.