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Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy...

Applications open for 2026 postgraduate programme

Friday, December 5, 2025 0 1337

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African professionals seeking to advance their expertise in marine science, aquaculture, and sustainable fisheries management.

Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements

Rewarding commitment to blue economy

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 0 681

Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her representation of her country at the International Maritime Organisation and her role in developing cooperation programmes across Africa at an awards ceremony in London this week.

Restricting access for recreational WCRL fishers

SOUTH AFRICA: Recreational fishers need to plan smartly this summer if they want to stay on the right side of the law as the announced dates for...

Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing

SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for...

A focus on supporting marine manufacturing

SOUTH AFRICA: Hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the Marine and Associated Services Industry Day held in Durban...

A milestone in maritime education

SOUTH AFRICA: Guests that included some of the initiators and sponsors of the iconic high school maritime training initiative gathered at the...

Is this the end for the SA Agulhas?

The fanfare associated with the deal to reimagine the SA Agulhas and extend its legacy as a training vessel for South African cadets has faded...

Boosting fresh produce logistics to Europe

MOROCCO: DP World has launched the Atlas service to boost fresh produce logistics between Morocco, the United Kingdom and Europe.

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