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AMSOL renames latest vessel

Thursday, November 20, 2025 0 564

SOUTH AFRICA: AMSOL gathered guests and dignitaries in the Port of Ngqura this week to celebrate the renaming of its tanker Ilitha, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to employing and developing South African seafarers and ensuring a robust talent pipeline.

Flushing women’s careers down the toilet

World Toilet Day highlights women’s rights in transport sector

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 0 510

One almost wants to snicker at the fact that today is World Toilet Day, but it’s no laughing matter for many women in the maritime and transport sectors.

Shortsea service strengthens trade

MOROCCO: A new shortsea service that connects Agadir and Casablanca directly with the UK and the Netherlands will cater for all types of cargo and...

Lifesaving equipment under scrutiny

SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Transport has called for comments on the draft the draft Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Equipment and Fire...

New minister for fisheries takes office

SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to...

Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time...

Facility boosts port’s cruise charisma

SOUTH AFRICA: The new Cruise Recreation Facility in the Port of Mossel Bay officially welcomed passengers onboard the SH Diana with an opening...

Terminal expansion project kicks off in Matola

MOZAMBIQUE: The first phase of a $80 million expansion programme, which will increase the terminal’s capacity from 8 million tonnes per...

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1 Jun 2026 SEAPOWER FOR AFRICA 6/1/2026 - 6/4/2026

The Sixth SPAS will feature conference sessions, networking events and an international exhibition showcasing the latest naval equipment, technologies and solutions that will help our navies effectively protect Africa’s maritime interests. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to this landmark symposium and working together to shape a safer, more cooperative maritime future for the continent.

10 Jun 2026 INTEGRATING FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES IN MENA MARITIME TRANSPORT 6/10/2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The webinar will address the latest trends in digitalization, automation, and green innovations, while exploring the regulatory and policy implications that accompany this accelerated change.

20 Jul 2026 SEAFLOOR LANDFORMS, PROCESSES AND EVOLUTION 7/20/2026 - 12/24/2026

The 3rd International Conference on Seafloor Landforms, Processes and Evolution will be organised by the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the Submarine Geomorphology working group of the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG), and will take place on the 20th to 24th July 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.