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New minister for fisheries takes office

Cabinet change sees new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Monday, November 17, 2025 0 928

SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to replace Dr Dion George who has been at the forefront of some controversial decisions impacting the shipping as well as fishing sectors.

Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates

Seeking a global competitive market for Ghanaian cadets

Friday, November 14, 2025 0 841

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.

Facility boosts port’s cruise charisma

SOUTH AFRICA: The new Cruise Recreation Facility in the Port of Mossel Bay officially welcomed passengers onboard the SH Diana with an opening...

Terminal expansion project kicks off in Matola

MOZAMBIQUE: The first phase of a $80 million expansion programme, which will increase the terminal’s capacity from 8 million tonnes per...

Maritime drills builds response readiness

SEYCHELLES: Maritime and port security officials participated in a National Drills and Exercises Workshop last week to strengthen national...

Calling for continental maritime alignment

SOUTH AFRICA: The need for collaboration, harmonisation and alignment across Africa’s maritime space once again come under the spotlight...

Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity

A converted FPSO left Dubai this weekend to take up position at Nigeria’s Okwok field as a key asset to support production in the offshore...

Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office

GHANA: A new partnership between Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is aiming to see the...

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