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7th Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrators (AAMA)

Monday, December 16, 2024 0 3163

Unathi Sonti, Executive Chairperson of the Maritime Business Chamber returned from the 7^th Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrators (AAMA) that was held in Tanzania at the end of November with an update on some of the resolutions taken by the maritime authorities across the continent.

Modernisation plan for Kenya’s navy

Celebrating 60th anniversary

Sunday, December 15, 2024 0 2467

KENYA: Speaking at the country’s Navy’s 60^th anniversary, Kenya’s President William Ruto committed to increasing support for the force through investment in advanced technologies and modernisation of the fleet.

Tanker added to South African registry

SOUTH AFRICA: The 100.7m tanker, Uhambo, was officially welcomed as African Marine Solutions’ (AMSOL) 14th vessel to join the South African...

Africa leads first meeting to improve undersea infrastructure

Chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the inaugural meeting of the International Advisory Body on...

Harmonising policy key to regional fisheries management

LIBERIA: Concluding today, the 15th session of the Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC)...

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...

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