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Strategic acquisition boosts fleet and services for marine services company Strategic acquisition boosts fleet and services for marine services company

Strategic acquisition boosts fleet and services for marine services company

OSC Marine acquires Servest Marine (a division of Servest)

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SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town-based OSC Marine Africa has acquired the vessels and services of Servest Marine (a division of Servest) in a strategic acquisition that will increase their staff complement and significantly swell their local fleet as the company seeks to capitalise on international growth initiatives.

New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires

New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires

SafeQuip launches approved lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers

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SOUTH AFRICA: An approved range of fire extinguishers featuring new dispersion technology is now available to respond to lithium-ion battery fire incidents, where traditional firefighting agents such as water, powder, and foam have proven ineffective and can even lead to re-ignition and escalated danger.

Local researchers share studies at international conference Local researchers share studies at international conference

Local researchers share studies at international conference

SOUTH AFRICA: Two South African researchers from the CSIR’s Coastal Systems and Earth Observation Research Group recently returned from...
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Mauritius invited to join Combined Maritime Forces Mauritius invited to join Combined Maritime Forces

Mauritius invited to join Combined Maritime Forces

MAURITIUS: A formal letter inviting Mauritius to join the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) was delivered last week during a visit to engage with...
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South African shipyard confirms partnerships South African shipyard confirms partnerships

South African shipyard confirms partnerships

SOUTH AFRICA: Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) of Durban has confirmed the signing of two notable agreements with an international shipbuilder as...
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New partnership moves floating dock project forward New partnership moves floating dock project forward

New partnership moves floating dock project forward

GHANA: Following the announcement of additional funding for the construction of a floating dock facility in June this year, Interocean Marine...
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New association aims to integrate port communities New association aims to integrate port communities

New association aims to integrate port communities

The newly established International Association of Port Development (IAPORTS) is open to all players in the global port supply chain and aims to...
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New CEO for SAMSA finally announced New CEO for SAMSA finally announced

New CEO for SAMSA finally announced

SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent CEO, the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s head was finally announced at...
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Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again 0 Maritime People
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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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