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Discussing port performance in South Africa

Port performance roadshow returns to calendar

Monday, April 14, 2025 0 1762

SOUTH AFRICA: The 11th Annual Port Performance Roadshow for the South African Port system is scheduled for May to provide port users with the opportunity to engage on issues impacting the country’s eight commercial ports falling under the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).

Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping

Draft amendments approved for global shipping

Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 1493

Measures that include a new fuel standard for ships as well as a global pricing mechanism for emissions are set to be formally adopted by the International Maritime Organisation in October this year and come into force in 2027.

Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services

MOZAMBIQUE: Two large vessels have entered service at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique to offer coastal shipping services to the country’s...

Navies prepare for maritime engagement

KENYA: The Commander Kenya Navy Fleet, Brigadier Mohamed Shemote, officially flagged off the Kenya Navy Special Boat Unit (SBU) operators for The...

Berth upgrade project completed

SOUTH AFRICA: The East London automotive sector is set for a makeover following Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s)...

Investing in seafood innovation

SOUTH AFRICA: The Oceana Group has invested US$1.5 million in the US-based Hatch Accelerator Fund II.

Egyptian Navy takes command of CMF

The Egyptian Navy assumed command of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 from the Royal Australian Navy at a...

Fishing pension scheme formalised

SEYCHELLES: The new Fishers’ Pension Scheme has been formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles...

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9 May 2026 MARITIME INDUSTRY SOCCER TOURNAMENT 5/9/2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The 8th Maritime Industry Soccer Tournament will take place in Cape Town on Saturday the 9th of May! This annual event, hosted by AMSOL, sees hundreds of players and supporters from across the maritime industry compete for the title of tournament champion - all for a good cause.

19 May 2026 EFFECTIVE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS FOR OCEANS 5/19/2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

This participatory workshop is a safe space to explore what good ocean communication really looks like, with honest examples, practical tools and plenty of time to practice. Whether you are a seasoned communicator or someone who breaks into a sweat at the thought of talking to non-scientists, this session is for you. Come ready to try things, make mistakes, and leave knowing a little more about how to reach people, spark genuine interest, and hopefully new sense of excitement about sharing your work with others.

20 May 2026 BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY DATA 5/20/2026 8:00 AM - 5/21/2026 3:00 PM

Dr Toby Rogers from Shark Spotters and Courtney MacSween from Innovasea will be joining as workshop facilitators. A basic understanding of the statistical programme R would be beneficial, but isn't crucial.