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Trip around Africa benefits crew morale Trip around Africa benefits crew morale

Trip around Africa benefits crew morale

Longer transits enhance life at sea

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The longer transit routes adopted by ships wanting to avoid the Red Sea and who opt to sail around Africa are believed to be enhancing crew morale and improving life at sea. This unexpected consequence is highlighted in the latest Seafarer Happiness Index released by the Mission to Seafarers.

Port leases open opportunities for maritime companies Port leases open opportunities for maritime companies

Port leases open opportunities for maritime companies

More leases on offer

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SOUTH AFRICA: Over the last few months, Transnet National Ports Authority has extended calls for companies interested in leasing premises across the Port of Richard’s Bay, the Port of Durban, the Port of Port Nolloth, the Port of Cape Town and, most recently, the Port of Mossel Bay.

Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony

Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony

South Africa’s own BlaqMermaid, Captain Londy Ngcobo, was the Guest of Honour at this year’s World Maritime University graduation...
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Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers

Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers

NIGERIA: The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has advised International Oil Companies, terminal and...
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Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential

Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential

SIERRA LEONE: Seismic data from offshore Sierra Leone is to be enhanced to offer clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies exploring...
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Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration

Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration

SOUTH AFRICA: Greenpeace Africa has lodged an appeal against the decision granted by the Department of Mineral Resources to grant Environmental...
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Milestone celebrated for island port authority

SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) proudly celebrated their 20th anniversary this month by hosting a Thanksgiving Ceremony to honour...
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African Penguin one step away from extinction African Penguin one step away from extinction

African Penguin one step away from extinction

SOUTH AFRICA: Noting the recent reclassification of the African Penguin to critically endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature...
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Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again 0 Maritime People
MRA Online

Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again

SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be welcomed by the industry, it does not provide any clarification as to why Captain Rufus...
Still-Too-Strong? 0 Shipping
MRA Online

Still-Too-Strong?

The new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer gazetted at the end of August may still face legal push-back as industry stakeholders seek legal advice on challenging certain aspects.

FRAP finalisation drags on 0 Fishing
MRA Online

FRAP finalisation drags on

SOUTH AFRICA: Permits in the Small Pelagic sector that were due to expire at the end of August have been extended until 30 October due to delays in the finalisation of appeals in the sector – highlighting the ongoing dismal legacy attached...

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