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International shipping strives for automated global maritime sector

IMO Strategy to harness emerging technologies

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Hailing the development of their digitalisation strategy as a game changer for smart shipping, the International Maritime Organisation’s Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has emphasised the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies such as AI and autonomous navigation, while recognizing related challenges, including cybersecurity risks and the global digital divide. 

New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector

New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector

Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa established

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SOUTH AFRICA: Prompted by the latest gazetting of proposed regulations aimed at the offshore bunkering industry, stakeholders have joined forces to establish the Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa (BIASA) which will represent and advocate for the interests of the sector.

China donates patrol vessel to Seychelles China donates patrol vessel to Seychelles

China donates patrol vessel to Seychelles

SEYCHELLES: As mentioned in President Wavel Ramkalawan’s  State of the Nation Address earlier this month, the People’s Republic...
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Addressing the ongoing fishing crisis Addressing the ongoing fishing crisis

Addressing the ongoing fishing crisis

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: Despite efforts to address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) in West Africa, the problem remains an ongoing...
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Development aid to fund new tugboat Development aid to fund new tugboat

Development aid to fund new tugboat

MAURITIUS: Japan has pledged a grant of more than $6,5 million under the Japan Economic Social Development Programme, for the acquisition of a...
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Driving investment in oil and gas Driving investment in oil and gas

Driving investment in oil and gas

ANGOLA: Over $60 million in investments for upcoming projects are set to drive significant development within Angola’s oil and gas sector.
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Capacitating a new generation of ocean experts Capacitating a new generation of ocean experts

Capacitating a new generation of ocean experts

SOUTH AFRICA: Since its inception some 15 years ago, the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory (SOCCO) more than 80 ocean climate...
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Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern 0 Shipping
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Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern

The International Maritime Organisation’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) issued a report at the beginning of the month outlining more than 100 documented cases of fraudulent seafarer documentation reported...
Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward 0 Shipping
MRA Online

Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward

SOUTH AFRICA: Detailed plans for the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority may finally be completed by next month according to a report back on the latest progress report on Operation Vulindlela.

Sold for scrap 0 Insights & Opinion
MRA Online

Sold for scrap

SOUTH AFRICA: The sale by auction of the SA Agulhas has drawn some criticism from the previous owners who contend that she was significantly undervalued and had more than scrap value.

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26 Jan 2026 SAMSA STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 1/26/2026 - 2/26/2026

The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft Merchant Shipping Regulations that were published at the end of December last year

10 Feb 2026 NAVIGATING SAFE WATERS 2/10/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In recognition of the International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2026, the Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS) is hosting a 2-hour online workshop (open to both men and women) designed specifically for individuals working in the marine sector.

10 Feb 2026 UNITING A GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOR OCEAN PROTECTION n 2/10/2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This webinar will highlight the evolution of MPA Day and its growing reach as more regions join in celebrating and promoting the value of MPAs.

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