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Ongoing stakeholder meetings discuss fishing vessel regulations

Consultation programme moves to Western Cape

Monday, February 9, 2026 0 163

SOUTH AFRICA: After hosting engagements in KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape, the South African Maritime Safety Authority will move to the Western Cape this week where they will stage a host of engagements in Mossel Bay, Gansbaai, Cape Town, Hout Bay, Lamberts Bay and Saldanha Bay.

West Africa shipping service upgrades

New shipping structure provides dedicated loops

Monday, February 9, 2026 0 112

CMA CGM has announced an upgrade to their WAX services which will now feature three dedicated loops that includes two new services in the Asia to West Africa schedules.

Oil major expands its stake in Namibia offshore acreage

NAMIBIA: TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire a 42.5% operated interest in PEL104 Exploration license, located offshore Namibia, from...

Naval escort as ships reroute to Red Sea

The Gemini Cooperation, an operational collaboration between AP Moller – Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, will reroute vessels through the Red Sea...

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...

Frigate aims to boost naval significance for South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA: The SAS Amatola set sail for India as the South African Navy made a significant return to long-range deployments as the frigate made...

UK seeks partnerships in Africa to address ocean migration

ETHIOPIA: Meeting with UK firms in Ethiopia, Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper is seeking to strengthen job creation backed by UK investment to the...

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...

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Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa

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