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New association aims to integrate port communities

Promoting innovation in the port sector

Monday, September 23, 2024 0 1556

The newly established International Association of Port Development (IAPORTS) is open to all players in the global port supply chain and aims to integrate and strengthen port communities as well as promote competitiveness and innovation in the port sector.

New CEO for SAMSA finally announced

APPOINTMENT: Captain Rufus Lekala

Friday, September 20, 2024 0 3908

SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent CEO, the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s head was finally announced at this week’s cabinet meeting as Captain Rufus Lekala.

More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team

RWANDA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)...

Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority has taken delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units which are due to be installed in the...

Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa

Underwriters are becoming more cautious in their dealings with vessels traversing high-risk regions and the Red Sea as well as other conflict...

Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment

SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Bill has been published by the Minister of Transport for...

New harbour pilots for Seychelles

SEYCHELLES: Four new harbour pilots received their epaulettes in a recent ceremony to mark the successful completion of critical phase of their...

Maritime service provider celebrates major milestone

SOUTH AFRICA: With a history dating back to 1949, Seascape Marine Services is celebrating a 75-year milestone this year marking a journey of...

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IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.

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SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being encouraged to express their concerns and table the immediate challenges. Based on input at the...

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A doctor on deck

SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...

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Calling for more involvement from developing countries

Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...

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