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Anchoring conversations to grow African boating sector

ABC programme set to inform solutions for the industry

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 0 471

SOUTH AFRICA: The African Boating Conference (ABC) returns to Cape Town this time next month and is shaping up to deliver on the success of last year’s inaugural event that saw the establishment of the African Superyacht Working Group (ASWG).

Dredger delivered for land reclamation works

Supporting waterfront development

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 0 487

NIGERIA: 4Clans Nig Ltd is expanding its fleet of dredgers with the delivery of new Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) for deployment on the Niger City Project in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.

Marine insurance becoming more expensive

Global marine insurance premium income increased by 5.5% in 2025 to USD 42.6 billion, according to the latest market analysis from the...

Flag registry strengthens collaboration with China

LIBERIA: A series of meetings between the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) and representatives of the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the...

Diversified portfolio steadies the course

SOUTH AFRICA: Improved performance in its US fishmeal and fish oil business, Wild Caught Seafood, and Lucky Star for the first 11 months of its...

Commission established to investigate maritime incident

SEYCHELLES: Two crewmembers are still missing after an incident on Wednesday involving the Seychelles Coast Guard vessel, Andromache, which had...

Gathering data to pursue global rules for autonomous vessels

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking voluntary contributions from Member States to fund an Experience-Building Phase (EBP) for...

New application proposes non-intrusive survey method

SOUTH AFRICA: After withdrawing its Environmental Authorisation (EA) application submitted in 2025, African Energy Corp, through its investment in...

RSS Upcoming Events

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.