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New CEO for SAMSA finally announced

APPOINTMENT: Captain Rufus Lekala

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SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent CEO, the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s head was finally announced at this week’s cabinet meeting as Captain Rufus Lekala.

More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team

More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team

Team promotes Africa’s profile in the blue economy

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RWANDA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)  has announced a strategic investment in Team Drogba, competing in the inaugural E1 Series, the world’s first-ever all-electric boat racing championship.

Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays

Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority has taken delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units which are due to be installed in the...
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Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa

Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa

Underwriters are becoming more cautious in their dealings with vessels traversing high-risk regions and the Red Sea as well as other conflict...
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Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment

Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment

SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Bill has been published by the Minister of Transport for...
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New harbour pilots for Seychelles New harbour pilots for Seychelles

New harbour pilots for Seychelles

SEYCHELLES: Four new harbour pilots received their epaulettes in a recent ceremony to mark the successful completion of critical phase of their...
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Maritime service provider celebrates major milestone Maritime service provider celebrates major milestone

Maritime service provider celebrates major milestone

SOUTH AFRICA: With a history dating back to 1949, Seascape Marine Services is celebrating a 75-year milestone this year marking a journey of...
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South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan

South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan

SOUTH AFRICA: As South Africa sets out on its journey to develop its own National Action Plan for decarbonisation, experts are calling for the...
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US transfers naval patrol vessels

TUNISIA: The Tunisian Navy conducted a commissioning ceremony for two American 34 metre, Island Class Patrol Boats, yesterday as the vessels became the latest in a series of equipment contributed by the United States of America (USA) to...

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8 May 2025 PORT PERFORMANCE ROADSHOW 5/8/2025 - 5/30/2025

The 11th Annual Port Performance Roadshow for the South African Port system is scheduled for May to provide port users with the opportunity to engage on issues impacting the country’s eight commercial ports falling under the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).

 

20 May 2025 OCEANS ECONOMY CONFERENCE AND EXPO 5/20/2025 - 5/21/2025

The 2025 Oceans Economy Conference and Expo is a two-day high level industry event which brings together key sectors in the commercial and defence maritime industries.

24 May 2025 SA AGULHAS II OPEN DAY 5/24/2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Step aboard South Africa's polar powerhouse - the SA Agulhas II - where science meets the sea. 

 

12 Jun 2025 FAIRSHIP MARINE BURSARY GOLF DAY 6/12/2025

Join the fun at the Fairship Marine Bursary Golf Day on 12 June in Durban at the Mount Edgecombe Country Club. 

 

16 Jun 2025 PROTECTING SEAFARERS AGAINST CRIMINALISATION 6/16/2025 11:00 AM - 10/22/2025 6:30 PM

The well-being of seafarers continues to be of great concern to the entire membership of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The criminalization of seafarers is a matter of concern for all those in the maritime industry. ILO and IMO have been working jointly on Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes.

21 Oct 2025 AFRICAN BOATING CONFERENCE 10/21/2025 - 10/22/2025

The African Boating Conference is a one-of-its-kind event dedicated to unleashing the vast potential of the boating industry across Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. As the only recreational boating B2B conference on the continent, it is set to make “A World of Difference” in an underserved market brimming with opportunity.

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