Suspicious vessel raises alarm on IUU fishing Suspicious vessel raises alarm on IUU fishing Greenpeace Africa seeks cooperation from governments Thursday, March 2, 2023 0 94 SENEGAL: Greenpeace Africa is calling on West African governments to strengthen surveillance of the region's oceans and protect fisheries against all forms of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Angola subsea contract awarded Angola subsea contract awarded Subsea7 awarded contract offshore Angola Tuesday, February 28, 2023 0 93 ANGOLA: Azule Energy has awarded a large subsea contract to Subsea 7 within the framework of the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development Project, offshore Angola.
Investing in the Blue Economy to empower fishing sector Investing in the Blue Economy to empower fishing sector KENYA: President William Ruto has announced plans to invest in necessary infrastructure development that will unlock the potential of the blue... Monday, February 27, 2023 0 95
Ambitious multi-well drilling campaign Ambitious multi-well drilling campaign NAMIBIA: Impact Oil & Gas Limited’s move to accelerate the development of the Venus discovery while exploring for additional resources... Friday, February 24, 2023 0 93
Shipbuilding training programme targets unemployed graduates Shipbuilding training programme targets unemployed graduates SOUTH AFRICA: Building on the EThekwini Maritime Cluster’s (EMC) previous training programme, the Cluster partnered with Sandock Austral... Friday, February 17, 2023 0 129
Nigeria maintains French connection Nigeria maintains French connection NIGERIA: Representing a ninth order with the French shipbuilder, the Nigerian Navy has renewed it’s connection with Ocea with an order for... Friday, February 17, 2023 0 103
Maritime training key to boosting African seafarers during decarbonisation Maritime training key to boosting African seafarers during decarbonisation GHANA: Experts from the Maritime Just Transition Task Force told Africa’s maritime leaders in Accra yesterday that their continent was well... Thursday, February 16, 2023 0 92
Action plan aims to improve women’s role in the maritime sector Action plan aims to improve women’s role in the maritime sector SOMALIA: A new national action plan for enhancing and empowering Somali women in their country’s maritime sector was launched this week at a... Wednesday, February 15, 2023 0 108
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa currently has only five qualified naval architects at its disposal both within the private sector and within the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) – a situation that is resulting in challenges...
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, November 9, 2024 Comment on marine oil pollution response SOUTH AFRICA: The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in the Presidency invites interested persons and stakeholders to submit written comments on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill)...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 8, 2024 SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be hosting a series of three stakeholder engagements to discuss new regulations relating to marine pollution, seafarer welfare and safety.
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Trip around Africa benefits crew morale The longer transit routes adopted by ships wanting to avoid the Red Sea and who opt to sail around Africa are believed to be enhancing crew morale and improving life at sea. This unexpected consequence is highlighted in the latest Seafarer...