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Seafarer welfare being monitored

Detained vessel leaves seafarers stranded

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SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk carrier MV Sea Lord, which has been detained in the Port of Ngqura since November 14, 2025, following a Port State Control (PSC) inspection that identified 42 deficiencies, including the non-payment of crew wages.

Key amendments enter into force this month Key amendments enter into force this month

Key amendments enter into force this month

IMO highlights changes

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A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026. They include the following: 

Top three registries aim for IMO status Top three registries aim for IMO status

Top three registries aim for IMO status

The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the world’s three largest registries is seeking consultative status at the...
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Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola

Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola

ANGOLA: Currently undergoing upgrades in Dubai, Global Fuel Supply’s (GFS) first owned tanker will enter into service as the MV Blue...
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Maritime headliners recognised for positive news Maritime headliners recognised for positive news

Maritime headliners recognised for positive news

SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive...
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Tilayi takes the wheel Tilayi takes the wheel

Tilayi takes the wheel

It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety...
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Large-scale seismic survey project launched Large-scale seismic survey project launched

Large-scale seismic survey project launched

MAURITANIA: The Mauritania MegaSurvey comprising over 100,000 km2 of modern seismic data was launched yesterday by TGS as a large-scale...
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Dedicated grape service for South Africa Dedicated grape service for South Africa

Dedicated grape service for South Africa

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...
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13 Nov 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING GALA 11/13/2026 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Last year's South African Shipping Gala attracted approximately 650 guests  and this year, organisers are anticipating an even larger attendance making it one of the largest maritime networking events in the country. 

17 Nov 2026 INTERMODAL AFRICA 2026 11/17/2026 - 11/19/2026

The 36th INTERMODAL AFRICA will take place in the luxurious 5-star EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel, Angola from Tuesday 17 November to Thursday 19 November 2026.

23 Nov 2026 THIRD AQUATIC RESOURCES AND BLUE ECONOMY CONFERENCE 11/23/2026 - 11/27/2026

The latest Confernce focuses presents a sharper thematic focus and greater integration, strategically centering on high-impact economic sectors reinforced by cross-cutting themes essential to sustainable development.

23 Nov 2026 PORT ENERGY TRANSITION: 11/23/2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

As ports move to the centre of the global energy transition, the World Maritime University (WMU) is bringing together perspectives from across the maritime sector to examine how ports can decarbonize their operations while emerging as energy hubs for shipping and the wider economy.

 

24 Nov 2026 MOBILISING THE GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY FOR PLASTIC POLLUTION 11/24/2026 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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1 Dec 2026 WORLD AQUACULTURE 2026 12/1/2026 - 12/4/2026

World Aquaculture 2026 Tanzania offers a great opportunity for aquaculture researchers, practitioners, decision makers and other stakeholders to meet, network and discuss all aspects of aquaculture in Africa. Exhibitors from all over the globe are expected to exhibit their products in the state-of-the-art exhibition Center.

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Invitation to explore octopus fishery 0 Tender News
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Invitation to explore octopus fishery

SOUTH AFRICA: Recognising the interest in the viability of an octopus fishery beyond False Bay, a five-year exploratory period is being initiated beyond False Bay to inform the feasibility of a potential directed fishery in those areas.

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