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ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 0 1601

NIGERIA: Meeting to evaluate the maritime operations and exercises, the 4th ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting took place at the end of February in Abuja, Nigeria.

Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbyists to push agenda in Washington

Lobbying the US to invest in African O&G

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 0 1840

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has enlisted international consulting firm, Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD), to support oil and gas engagement between the US and Africa in a bid to ensure that the continent’s energy interests are effectively represented

India donates patrol craft to Seychelles

SEYCHELLES: Specifically designed for coastal defence duties, patrol and surveillance, a new Fast Interceptor Craft, PB Boudeuse, was officially...

South Africa must regain its competitive advantage.

SOUTH AFRICA: “Our competitors in the broader Southern African region have taken advantage of challenges in the South African logistics...

SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry

SOUTH AFRICA: According to a Marine Information Notice issued by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) at the beginning of the...

Promoting localisation in marine manufacturing supply chain

SOUTH AFRICA: Offering financial assistance with the goal to promote localisation of the South African marine manufacturing supply chain, the...

Proposed regulations for the offshore bunkering sector muddy the waters

While the need for regulations to control the environmental risks associated with the offshore ship-to-ship transfer of bunker fuel is needed, the...

JV creates new tanker operation

NIGERIA: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have signed a joint venture to...

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