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Committee tasked with improving commercial vessel safety

Commercial boat operations to be reviewed

Monday, January 20, 2025 0 1544

NIGERIA: A special committee has been formed to review commercial boat operations in Nigeria’s coastal and inland waters in an effort to address increasing concerns about safety along the country’s coastline and inland waters.

Fisheries management high on agenda

Council meeting focuses on fishing sector

Monday, January 20, 2025 0 1726

ANGOLA: A Presidential Decree to maximise the country’s national fish production and boost food security as well as encourage job creation has been approved by the Economic Committee of the Council of Ministers.

Locally built boats for inland waters

NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) believes that a decision to collaborate with an indigenous boat manufacturing company for...

Australian E&P company takes first steps into Africa

ANGOLA: Having announced the conclusion of an agreement to participate in offshore Block 6/24 at the beginning of the month, CEO Andrew Knox...

Tunisia vows to protect fisheries through stronger governance

TUNISIA: A limited Ministerial Council confirmed the importance of protecting the country’s fisheries as well as the need to stimulate...

Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan

UGANDA: The importance of promoting sustainable fishing practices and building a resilient fishing sector is outlined in the Comprehensive Africa...

Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider

SOUTH AFRICA: Marine safety and survival equipment service provider, NovaMarine, has acquired AllSurvey Industrial (Pty) Ltd (ASI), an engineering...

Nominations open for International Maritime Prize

Nominations for the 2024 Maritime Prize for contributions to the work of the International Maritime Organisation will close at the end of March...

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1 Jun 2026 SEAPOWER FOR AFRICA 6/1/2026 - 6/4/2026

The Sixth SPAS will feature conference sessions, networking events and an international exhibition showcasing the latest naval equipment, technologies and solutions that will help our navies effectively protect Africa’s maritime interests. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to this landmark symposium and working together to shape a safer, more cooperative maritime future for the continent.

3 Jun 2026 FAIRSHIP SA MARINE BURSARY GOLF DAY 6/3/2026

The SATS General Botha Old Boys Association Bursary Fund is once again hosting a Durban Golf Day one which takes place on 3 June 2026.

10 Jun 2026 INTEGRATING FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES IN MENA MARITIME TRANSPORT 6/10/2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The webinar will address the latest trends in digitalization, automation, and green innovations, while exploring the regulatory and policy implications that accompany this accelerated change.