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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

Celebrating World Hydrography Day

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The Gambia became the most recent African country to join the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) last month, highlighting the developing commitment from the continent to foster hydrographic skills and knowledge.

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

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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Liberia identified for ship recycling, building and repair

LIBERIA: South Korea is assessing three potential sites in Liberia for the establishment of ship demolition and recycling, shipbuilding and ship...
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Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem

Cape Town is playing host to an exciting new event later this year aimed at building on the potential of the boating sector across the African continent. Scheduled for October, the first ever African Boating Conference is a long overdue addition...
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Will structural review strengthen SAMSA?

SOUTH AFRICA: As discontent both within and outside of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) continues to fester, stakeholders may be pleased to learn that a bid to strengthen the internal structure of the entity will see the...
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Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria

SOUTH AFRICA: The three Blacktip Reef Sharks that landed at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport recently after a 10-hour flight from Kenya were promptly transported to the National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria where they...

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30 Jul 2025 SAMSA STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 7/30/2025

The Minister of Transport intends, in terms of section 356(2)(a) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951) and on the recommendation of the South African Maritime Safety Authority to promulgate Draft Merchant Shipping (Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of 24 Metres in Length and Over and Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of Less Than 24 Meters, and Fisher Labour Welfare) Regulations, 2025.  SAMSA is in the process of developing the Draft Regulations and seeks to engage stakeholders in the fishing industry during the developmental stages of the Draft Regulations. The engagement seeks to inform the final draft prior to submission to the Minister of Transport for processing and promulgation.  

30 Jul 2025 MARITIME DIGITISATION 7/30/2025 3:00 PM

Digitization of Maritime – Tech Innovation Transforming Safety & Risk:  The use of AI and innovative technology to drive safety, reliability and efficiency in maritime operational applications is rapidly expanding and evolving with the potential to transform marine risks.

31 Jul 2025 SOUTHERN OCEAN AND ANTARCTICA MEETING 7/31/2025

The South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA) invites you to our upcoming in-person Networking Breakfast event on Thursday, 25 April 2024. In this session we’ll be hearing from Kinetiko's CEO, Nick de Blocq, who will provide us with an update on Kinetiko's remarkable achievements in its exploration programme throughout 2023 and again in 2024.

27 Aug 2025 OCEAN 20 MIDWAY MEETING 8/27/2025

Save the Date for the upcoming Ocean20 Mid-Way Meeting, taking place online on 27 August 2025 to reflect on the Ocean20 progress and work together to shape the final recommendations for the G20 Summit and communique.

8 Sep 2025 SOUTH AFRICAN MARINE SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM 9/8/2025 - 9/12/2025

As the world faces the intersecting challenges of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change, marine and coastal science is more important than ever. The Southern African Marine Science Symposium (SAMSS) 2025 will unite scientists, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to share knowledge, innovations, and strategies for a more resilient marine and coastal future.

15 Sep 2025 AFRICA OIL WEEK 9/15/2025 - 9/18/2025

After 30 years of success in Cape Town, AOW is evolving to recreate its original vision of bringing together an exclusive senior network to foster meaningful business opportunities and relationships in the global energy landscape. With the partnership of the Government of Ghana we will be hosting a Pan – Africa network of National Oil Companies, Regulators and energy agencies that will give you direct access to new opportunities across the continent.

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