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Fire highlights need for improved offshore safety

Five offshore workers confirmed dead in platform fire

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GABON: The death of five offshore workers on a Perenco offshore platform last week has once again raised the need for better safety protocols in the sector with many calling for a transparent inquiry into the incident across social media platforms.

Fishing company anticipates significant increase in earnings Fishing company anticipates significant increase in earnings

Fishing company anticipates significant increase in earnings

Oceana expects 60% increase

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SOUTH AFRICA: Despite declines in the sale of canned fish, Oceana anticipates a significant increase in earnings based on the exceptional performance its US subsidiary, Daybrook.

Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean

Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean

SOUTH AFRICA: Two sailors were successfully rescued when their yacht, which was sailing from Tristan da Cunha to Cape Town, started to take on...
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Terminal upgrade takes another step forward Terminal upgrade takes another step forward

Terminal upgrade takes another step forward

NIGERIA: The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) operated by APM Terminals at the port of Onne has taken another step forward in its US$115...
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Definitions could impact on OPL operations Definitions could impact on OPL operations

Definitions could impact on OPL operations

SOUTH AFRICA: The recently published Draft Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety Regulations) that are currently available for comment...
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Cruising towards sustainability Cruising towards sustainability

Cruising towards sustainability

INTERNATIONAL: Research aimed at providing critical information to map the cruise sector’s real-time energy needs, infrastructure and...
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Waste management compliance in ports is essential Waste management compliance in ports is essential

Waste management compliance in ports is essential

Generating a diverse range of waste including hazardous materials, the maritime sector requires specialised waste management services to ensure...
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Maritime research will sustain Africa's blue economy Maritime research will sustain Africa's blue economy

Maritime research will sustain Africa's blue economy

Over the last two months African organisations and institutions have called on maritime experts to assist in developing research and knowledge...
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Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again 0 Maritime People
MRA Online

Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again

SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be welcomed by the industry, it does not provide any clarification as to why Captain Rufus...
Still-Too-Strong? 0 Shipping
MRA Online

Still-Too-Strong?

The new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer gazetted at the end of August may still face legal push-back as industry stakeholders seek legal advice on challenging certain aspects.

FRAP finalisation drags on 0 Fishing
MRA Online

FRAP finalisation drags on

SOUTH AFRICA: Permits in the Small Pelagic sector that were due to expire at the end of August have been extended until 30 October due to delays in the finalisation of appeals in the sector – highlighting the ongoing dismal legacy attached...

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