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New petroleum vessel to join fleet

Acquisition formalises continued diversification

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EGYPT: A new petroleum supply and services vessel, which left its Chinese builder’s yard this past weekend is expected to officially join the Suez Canal Authority’s fleet when she arrives in Egypt early next month as the fourth addition to the petroleum services fleet.

Forming a framework to fight illegal maritime activities

Strengthening maritime governance and security

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TOGO: Experts met at the end of April to discuss a draft framework aimed at harmonising action to combat illicit maritime activities within West Africa.

Shaping regional marine protected area governance in Africa

SENEGAL: Standing at the edge of the Somone lagoon in Senegal, participants of the regional Marine Protected Areas (MPA) training witnessed...

Namibians cruising for employment

NAMIBIA: Some 50 Namibians were recruited to join MSC Cruise ships during a workshop hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development...

Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action

KENYA: Senior officials from the African Union, the European Union and the Government of Kenya used the 3rd Internal Coordination Meeting of...

Court ruling pushes back environmental deadline for offshore gas block

SOUTH AFRICA: Africa Energy Corp has been granted a further extension, until 4 November 2026, to submit a new Environmental and Social Impact...

Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry

SOUTH AFRICA: Coastwise Connect, a new virtual community for South African maritime professionals, has opened applications for 35 Founding...

Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that intensified efforts are underway to manage the maritime...

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