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Ghana strengthens seafarer commitment

Implementing a seafarer development strategy

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GHANA: After announcing a strategic reset in January, the Ghana Maritime Authority has shown commitment to its new National Seafarer Development and Promotion Policy (NSDPP) during the first quarter of 2026 to pursue international partnerships, policy reform and targeted youth outreach to capitalise on a mounting global shortage of maritime labour.

Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law

Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law

South Africa positioned to participate

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The international convention governing liability and compensation for damage caused by hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) carried by sea is edging towards entry into force after a milestone reached at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London this month means the world's shipping nations may finally be on a fixed timeline...
Air surveillance improves ocean governance Air surveillance improves ocean governance

Air surveillance improves ocean governance

GHANA: The French Falcon 50 maritime surveillance aircraft in Ghana has marked a significant operational milestone for fisheries governance in...
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Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery

Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery

REPUBLIC OF CONGO: TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) has confirmed that the drilling drilling of the MHNM-6 NFW exploration well...
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Buying into upstream growth Buying into upstream growth

Buying into upstream growth

NAMIBIA: BP has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as part of...
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Poachers intercepted and arrested Poachers intercepted and arrested

Poachers intercepted and arrested

SOUTH AFRICA: Nine suspects have been arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine...
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Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban

Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the...
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Last year's South African Shipping Gala attracted approximately 650 guests  and this year, organisers are anticipating an even larger attendance making it one of the largest maritime networking events in the country. 

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As ports move to the centre of the global energy transition, the World Maritime University (WMU) is bringing together perspectives from across the maritime sector to examine how ports can decarbonize their operations while emerging as energy hubs for shipping and the wider economy.

 

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South Africa’s sardine saga 0 Insights & Opinion
MRA Online

South Africa’s sardine saga

SOUTH AFRICA: Three and a half months after dead sardines first washed up on the West Coast, the die-off has ended; a virus has emerged as the most likely cause, and attention has now turned to how many fish remain in the water

Invitation to explore octopus fishery 0 Tender News
MRA Online

Invitation to explore octopus fishery

SOUTH AFRICA: Recognising the interest in the viability of an octopus fishery beyond False Bay, a five-year exploratory period is being initiated beyond False Bay to inform the feasibility of a potential directed fishery in those areas.

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