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SAR vessel to improve water safety

Improving safety on inland waters

Thursday, September 11, 2025 0 1046

GHANA: In an effort to enhance safety on Volta Lake, the Ghana Maritime Authority has deployed a new search and rescue vessel.

International SAR day celebrated for the first time

Recognising the dedication of SAR professionals

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 0 1178

Having accepted a proposal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Cospas-Sarsat Council has designated the 10^th 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NIGERIA: Citing war risk insurance surcharges as outdated and unjust, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has called...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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10 Nov 2026 REIMAGINING AQUATIC SCIENCE FOR A CHANGING WORLD 11/10/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

NRF-SAIAB holds the Annual Smith Memorial Lecture in memory of J.L.B. and Margaret Mary Smith, commemorating their legacy of discovery and research in ichthyology and related fields. This year, NRF-SAIAB welcomes Dr Denise M Schael as guest speaker for the Annual Smith Memorial Lecture, which will take place on 10 November 2026.

13 Nov 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING GALA 11/13/2026 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Last year's South African Shipping Gala attracted approximately 650 guests and this year, organisers are anticipating an even larger attendance making it one of the largest maritime networking events in the country.

17 Nov 2026 INTERMODAL AFRICA 2026 11/17/2026 - 11/19/2026

The 36th INTERMODAL AFRICA will take place in the luxurious 5-star EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel, Angola from Tuesday 17 November to Thursday 19 November 2026.