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Urgent dry docking sees frigate return to sea

Armscor confirms operational readiness of SAS Amatola

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 0 426

SOUTH AFRICA: The Armscor Dockyard, working in close collaboration with the South African Navy, has successfully completed urgent maintenance on the SAS Amatola, returning the frigate to operational readiness.

Maritime industry responds to online speculation

Members of the South African maritime industry take to social media to correct speculative comments

Sunday, October 4, 2026 0 983

SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative, prompting members of the maritime community to rally to provide a better understanding of the offshore...

Upcoming licensing round to offer offshore O&G blocks

LIBERIA: Liberia will showcase its 2026 Offshore Direct Negotiation Licensing Round at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 this month when the...

Recovery operation continues for missing seafarers

SOUTH AFRICA: Although official search and recovery operations have been called off by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the...

MOB incident results in three confirmed fatalities

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has issued a statement in relation to the fatal incident onboard the Umkhuseli,...

Partnership seeks to strengthen Nigerian logistics

NIGERIA: DP World and Nigeria-based Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group have joined forces to strengthen logistics capabilities in Nigeria,...

Cabinet to investigate an equity partner for TNPA

SOUTH AFRICA: In a press briefing following the latest Cabinet meeting, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed that the...

US accuses IMO of secretive attempts to impose a global tax

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Calling the International Maritime Organization an “obscure UN body”, US President Donald Trump, told the...

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