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Draft regulations released for comment

Four pieces of draft regulations released

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SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing vessel construction, fisher welfare and radio installations.

Fire causes crew to abandon vessel Fire causes crew to abandon vessel

Fire causes crew to abandon vessel

SAMSA launched investigation into incident

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SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is investigating an incident that resulted in the successful evacuation of 21 crewmembers from a fishing vessel that caught fire and grounded near Cape Recife Lighthouse off Port Elizabeth yesterday.

Shipping's efficiency crisis Shipping's efficiency crisis

Shipping's efficiency crisis

The global shipping industry is systematically squandering opportunities to slash fuel costs and emissions, not because solutions don't exist,...
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Investing in coral reef preservation Investing in coral reef preservation

Investing in coral reef preservation

KENYA: The United Nations Development Capital Fund (UNCDF), through the Global Coral Reef Fund (Gfcr), have signed two new financing agreements to...
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Seafarer welfare being monitored Seafarer welfare being monitored

Seafarer welfare being monitored

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk...
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Key amendments enter into force this month Key amendments enter into force this month

Key amendments enter into force this month

A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026. They include the following: 

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Top three registries aim for IMO status Top three registries aim for IMO status

Top three registries aim for IMO status

The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the world’s three largest registries is seeking consultative status at the...
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Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola

Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola

ANGOLA: Currently undergoing upgrades in Dubai, Global Fuel Supply’s (GFS) first owned tanker will enter into service as the MV Blue...
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A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...

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