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Port terminals shut down for non-compliance

Enforcing ISPS Code

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 0 887

NIGERIA: The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), in its role as the Designated Authority for implementing the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Nigeria, has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos.

New vessels delivered to improve safety on water

Promoting safe water transport

Monday, July 21, 2025 0 1230

TANZANIA: Two fast search and rescue boats and a modern ambulance vessel have been brought into service in Tanzania to improve safety in the Lake Victoria area.

Application to undertake offshore survey for comment

SOUTH AFRICA: The public has until 14 August to submit comments on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report and its...

PMIS rollout completed

THE GAMBIA: The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has completed the roll out of the Port Management Information System (PMIS) in line with their...

Basic diving course boosts navy capacity

KENYA: A cohort of Kenyan naval officers recently completed a 24-week intensive training course designed to equip them with the essential...

Restoring critical coastal ecosystems

MADAGASCAR: A landmark initiative to enhance climate resilience by restoring critical coastal ecosystems and improving livelihoods across...

Roundtable discussion unpacks way forward post UNOC 3

SOUTH AFRICA: The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) co-hosted a roundtable discussion with the Embassy of France in Cape Town on Friday to...

Educators’ programme boosts maritime knowledge

SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to fuel the growing interest in maritime-related subjects at high school level, the Lawhill Maritime Academy in...

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