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Basic diving course boosts navy capacity

Diving training completed for naval officers

Thursday, July 17, 2025 0 317

KENYA: A cohort of Kenyan naval officers recently completed a 24-week intensive training course designed to equip them with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for clearance diving operations that are critical for Kenya’s safety and security.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 0 330

MADAGASCAR: A landmark initiative to enhance climate resilience by restoring critical coastal ecosystems and improving livelihoods across vulnerable regions has been launched in Madagascar to benefit four key coastal regions.

Roundtable discussion unpacks way forward post UNOC 3

SOUTH AFRICA: The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) co-hosted a roundtable discussion with the Embassy of France in Cape Town on Friday to...

Educators’ programme boosts maritime knowledge

SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to fuel the growing interest in maritime-related subjects at high school level, the Lawhill Maritime Academy in...

Construction of deep sea port begins

THE GAMBIA: The President of the Republic of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, presided over the official foundation stone laying ceremony for the Sanyang...

Refined regulations remain restrictive for offshore bunkering

After announcing his intention to gazette draft regulations as a follow up to those released in February this year to manage the environmental...

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 0 910

Navy offers STCW training

NIGERIA: The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Quorra this week initiated its maiden Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers...

New vessel to offer multiple services to the port of Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA: Built at a cost of R120 million and due to take over more than just the pollution control functions in the Port of Cape Town,...

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