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International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience holds inaugural meeting

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Chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the inaugural meeting of the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience brought together 40 leaders and experts to collaborate to improve the resilience of submarine telecommunciation cable systems.

Harmonising policy key to regional fisheries management

Fisheries Committee meets for high level discussions

Friday, December 13, 2024 0 2301

LIBERIA: Concluding today, the 15th session of the Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) has provided the six member states with the opportunity to harmonise policy and identify actions to preserve fisheries stocks as well as develop aquaculture in the region.

OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala

Dear Captain Lekala I think I can speak on behalf of many in the South African maritime industry when I say we are looking forward to seeing a...

Five day training aims to enhance port security

MAURITIUS: A five-day training initiative aimed at elevating port security hosted by the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue...

Transnet orders training simulator suite

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet SOC Ltd has ordered a suite simulator training that includes Tug Bridge, Engine Room, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) and...

Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port

EGYPT: The addition of an electric Reach Stacker (eRS) at the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) will act as a pilot over the course of the next...

First tranche for Transnet

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet has received the first tranche of its its $1 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) which aims to stabilise...

Courts find company guilty of illegal fishing

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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.

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.

20 Jul 2026 SEAFLOOR LANDFORMS, PROCESSES AND EVOLUTION 7/20/2026 - 12/24/2026

The 3rd International Conference on Seafloor Landforms, Processes and Evolution will be organised by the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the Submarine Geomorphology working group of the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG), and will take place on the 20th to 24th July 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.