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Large-scale seismic survey project launched

Delivering data intelligence

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 0 656

MAURITANIA: The Mauritania MegaSurvey comprising over 100,000 km² of modern seismic data was launched yesterday by TGS as a large-scale multi-client 3D seismic project designed to support exploration across offshore Mauritania and the wider West African Atlantic Margin.

Dedicated grape service for South Africa

Fresh sailing routes

Friday, December 12, 2025 0 581

SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd will offer dedicated weekly sailings for fresh grapes and fruit from South Africa to Europe from the end of December on their reefer fleet to accommodate exports.

Strengthening MPA delivery in Mozambique

MOZAMBIQUE: The launch of the National Capacity Development Programme for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Professionals this week in Mozambique...

Reviewing port charges to address operating costs

TANZANIA: Hosted by the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC), port stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam this week to discuss the Tanzania...

Study calls for limits to offshore bunkering

SOUTH AFRICA: A new study funded through a grant by the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) concludes that, until high levels of environmental...

Thursday, December 11, 2025 0 686

SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony

South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science...

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

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African...

Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements

Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her...

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