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Blue economy offers transformative opportunities

Targeted reforms needed

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COMOROS: The blue economy has been identified as a “transformative opportunity” for Comoros to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth, according to a report published by the World Bank.

Safety audit highlights significant concerns Safety audit highlights significant concerns

Safety audit highlights significant concerns

SAMSA commits to creating a fishing vessel safety plan

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SOUTH AFRICA: Having completed a three-month safety audit of fishing vessels operating out of all of South Africa’s major fishing harbours, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has highlighted several concerns relating to the age of the fleet, stability issues and the lack of safety management systems.

Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa

Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa

The Gambia became the most recent African country to join the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) last month, highlighting the...
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A focus on marine emergency response A focus on marine emergency response

A focus on marine emergency response

SOUTH AFRICA: Presenting a full programme, the AMSOL Group hosted stakeholders for a Marine Emergency Response and Preparedness seminar last week...
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External examiners appointed for small vessels External examiners appointed for small vessels

External examiners appointed for small vessels

Concluding a national series of refresher workshops, the South African Maritime Safety Authority has appointed 85 external examiners and trained...
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Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries

Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries

KENYA: A workshop aimed at strengthening gender dimensions, climate change, and environmental considerations in regional value chains for...
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State-owned vessel management under the spotlight State-owned vessel management under the spotlight

State-owned vessel management under the spotlight

SOUTH AFRICA: The news that an urgent interdict had been filed against the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to...
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Fisheries agreement resumes Fisheries agreement resumes

Fisheries agreement resumes

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: After nearly a year, the EU and Côte d’Ivoire signed a protocol that resumes their cooperation under the fisheries...
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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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