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Public comment invited on Upstream Petroleum Act

Independent legislation for the sector

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 0 1531

SOUTH AFRICA: The public has until the middle of May to comment on the Draft Regulations of the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2024 which was published in the Government Gazette yesterday.

New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector

Showcasing opportunities and challenges for Africa

Monday, April 14, 2025 0 1995

SOUTH AFRICA: Scheduled for October this year, the inaugural African Boating Conference will be hosted in Cape Town and aims to provide a broad perspective of the recreational marine sector on the continent.

Targeting the fishing industry with new management measures

ANGOLA: The Angolan government has announced new measures to reduce overcapacity of the fishing fleet and improve the monitoring of the sector...

Discussing port performance in South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA: The 11th Annual Port Performance Roadshow for the South African Port system is scheduled for May to provide port users with the...

Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping

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...

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)...

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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.