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New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector

Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa established

Thursday, March 20, 2025 0 1756

SOUTH AFRICA: Prompted by the latest gazetting of proposed regulations aimed at the offshore bunkering industry, stakeholders have joined forces to establish the Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa (BIASA) which will represent and advocate for the interests of the sector.

China donates patrol vessel to Seychelles

New fast interceptor craft commissioned

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 0 1238

SEYCHELLES: As mentioned in President Wavel Ramkalawan’s State of the Nation Address earlier this month, the People’s Republic of China has followed through on their commitment to donate a patrol vessel to the Seychelles Coast Guard.

Addressing the ongoing fishing crisis

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: Despite efforts to address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) in West Africa, the problem remains an ongoing...

Development aid to fund new tugboat

MAURITIUS: Japan has pledged a grant of more than $6,5 million under the Japan Economic Social Development Programme, for the acquisition of a...

Driving investment in oil and gas

ANGOLA: Over $60 million in investments for upcoming projects are set to drive significant development within Angola’s oil and gas sector.

More private participation opportunities available in Port of Durban

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to...

Capacitating a new generation of ocean experts

SOUTH AFRICA: Since its inception some 15 years ago, the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory (SOCCO) more than 80 ocean climate...

Discussing maritime security in West Africa

NIGERIA: Meeting to evaluate the maritime operations and exercises, the 4th ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting took place at...

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