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First fishing net recycling facility

Commitment to a circular economy

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 0 1214

SOUTH AFRICA: A groundbreaking pilot project at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront will transform how fishing nets are recycled in South Africa – and potentially around the world – helping to address irresponsible disposal of the gear.

Multi million rand investment to boost container handling

New PPP for the Port of Richard’s Bay

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 0 1008

SOUTH AFRICA: A R285 million investment in container handling at the Port of Richard’s Bay is set to increase the port’s annual capacity from 50,000 TEUs to 200,000 TEUs.

Applications invited for cadet training opportunity

The deadline to apply for NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025 is looming and cadets from Small Island Developing States...

Navigating a new course

Stepping away from the comfort of a guaranteed salary in favour of diving into the intrepid waters of entrepreneurship is always a challenge, but...

Strategic discussions to deepen maritime cooperation

SOUTH AFRICA: Recent engagements between the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in Cape Town...

Funding sustainability in African fisheries

Projects in South Africa and Namibia are amongst the 85 successful proposals from around the world to benefit from R40 million worth of funding...

Cabinet decisions impact port security

SEYCHELLES: The commitment to establish a Port Control Unit (PCU) at the port by next month was approved during the latest cabinet meeting.

Offshore licences attract interest

LIBYA: The current bidding round for upstream licensing has already attracted more than 40 applicants and is due to be concluded by November this...

RSS Upcoming Events

1 Jun 2026 SEAPOWER FOR AFRICA 6/1/2026 - 6/4/2026

The Sixth SPAS will feature conference sessions, networking events and an international exhibition showcasing the latest naval equipment, technologies and solutions that will help our navies effectively protect Africa’s maritime interests. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to this landmark symposium and working together to shape a safer, more cooperative maritime future for the continent.

3 Jun 2026 FAIRSHIP SA MARINE BURSARY GOLF DAY 6/3/2026

The SATS General Botha Old Boys Association Bursary Fund is once again hosting a Durban Golf Day one which takes place on 3 June 2026.

10 Jun 2026 INTEGRATING FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES IN MENA MARITIME TRANSPORT 6/10/2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The webinar will address the latest trends in digitalization, automation, and green innovations, while exploring the regulatory and policy implications that accompany this accelerated change.