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International SAR day celebrated for the first time

Recognising the dedication of SAR professionals

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Having accepted a proposal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Cospas-Sarsat Council has designated the 10th September as Cospas-Sarsat Global Search and Rescue Day in recognition of the dedication of search and rescue (SAR) professionals and 2025 represents the first observation of the day.

Nigeria calls for removal of unjust shipping charges Nigeria calls for removal of unjust shipping charges

Nigeria calls for removal of unjust shipping charges

Calling for the removal of war risk surcharges

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NIGERIA: Citing war risk insurance surcharges as outdated and unjust, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has called for their removal on vessels calling at Nigerian ports. 

Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again

Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again

SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority...
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Still-Too-Strong? Still-Too-Strong?

Still-Too-Strong?

The new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer gazetted at the end of August may still face legal...
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FRAP finalisation drags on FRAP finalisation drags on

FRAP finalisation drags on

SOUTH AFRICA: Permits in the Small Pelagic sector that were due to expire at the end of August have been extended until 30 October due to delays...
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New service links Asia and Africa New service links Asia and Africa

New service links Asia and Africa

CMA CGM has launched a new service to streamline trade between Asia and Africa connecting the Far East to Kenya, Tanzania and the Indian Ocean.

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Delivering insights for effective ocean management Delivering insights for effective ocean management

Delivering insights for effective ocean management

A new partnership between the Nippon Foundation–GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project and ProtectedSeas will further initiatives to foster collaborative...
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Coordinated maritime patrol launched Coordinated maritime patrol launched

Coordinated maritime patrol launched

SIERRA LEONE: A multi-day maritime operation to promote regional cooperation and strengthen the capacity of member states to combat maritime...
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5 Oct 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MARINE BIOINVASIONS 10/5/2026 - 10/7/2026

The International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions (ICMB) is an international forum where scientists and policy makers from around the world meet to review current challenges in the global management of invasive marine organisms and to share new developments in science and policy.

7 Oct 2026 SAFEGUARDING, PRESERVING AND RESTORING GLOBAL KELP FORESTS 10/7/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The session will bring together perspectives on current initiatives, emerging challenges and practical actions to strengthen kelp forest conservation and restoration in South Africa and beyond. 

 

7 Oct 2026 ILLICIT DRUG TRADE BETWEEN NORTH AMERICA AND AFRICA: ROUTES, PATTERNS AND RESPONSES 10/7/2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Africa Center invites you to a webinar, in collaboration with the Institute for Security Studies–Africa, to examine the linkages between Western Hemisphere cartel activity and drug trafficking in and through West Africa, as well as to discuss West African government responses and their implications for international security. The webinar is open to all Africa Center alumni, partners, communities of interest, and US government colleagues.

 

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Maritime industry responds to online speculation 0 Seafarers
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Maritime industry responds to online speculation

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,...
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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 potential feasibility of securing a minority equity partner for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...

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