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Eastern Cape abalone to be allocated to small-scale fishers

Call of public comment

Friday, February 14, 2025 0 1450

SOUTH AFRICA: Having published his intention to allocate abalone found in the Eastern Cape to the small-scale fishing sector, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George has called for public comment.

Patrol vessel set to combat IUU

Vessel handover

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 0 1505

LIBERIA: The Liberian Fisheries Authority (NaFAA) handed over the patrol vessel, Lone Star to the Ministry of National Defence for use by the Liberia Coast Guard to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing as well as enhance compliance and enforcement across the nine coastal Counties.

Marine spatial plan published for comment

SEYCHELLES: Seychelles’ draft Marine Spatial Plan has been made available for public comment for a 28-day period.

South Africa and Nigeria eye IMO Council seat

After failing to regain a seat on the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Council at the end of 2023, Nigeria and South Africa have...

Two harbour tugs up for auction

SOUTH AFRICA: Two of Transnet National Ports Authority’s tugboats will go on auction later this month at a starting bid of R2,5...

Port partnership signed

CONGO: AD Ports Group and the CMA CGM Group have formed a joint venture to develop, manage, and operate New East Mole multipurpose terminal at the...

Oil escapes wreck during removal operations

SOUTH AFRICA: Discoveries of oil on the main beaches of Strandfontein on the West Coast last week have been confirmed by the South African...

20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal

ANGOLA: AD Ports Group officially began its long-term management and development of Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal with local partners in Angola...

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