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Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering

Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering

Algoa Bay and additional opportunities on the horizon

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SOUTH AFRICA: Sobantu Tilayi, COO of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) admits that the sudden closure of the offshore bunkering operations in Algoa Bay could have been avoided if the relevant government departments had worked more closely with one another.

Salvage resources need to be enhanced Salvage resources need to be enhanced

Salvage resources need to be enhanced

St Francis salvage puts team through its paces

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SOUTH AFRICA: The current salvage and wreck removal of a fishing vessel that grounded at St Francis Bay earlier this month is putting the South African incident response team through its paces and helping to highlight gaps that may exist within the country’s emergency maritime support structures.

Digitising the port space for efficiency Digitising the port space for efficiency

Digitising the port space for efficiency

MAURITIUS: The Mauritius Port Authority has launched a new digitised system aimed to eliminate the current administrative burden that requires...
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Namibian discoveries boost potential for investments

NAMIBIA: The country’s status as an oil and gas producer is gaining momentum with the announcement of the discovery of light oil in the...
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Exciting opportunity for African maritime entrepreneurs

KENYA: The deadline for applying to become one of the 30 handpicked projects that will be given an opportunity to pitch their maritime ideas to a...
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A degree of change

Having been involved in preparing one of the largest South African delegations to attend the World Maritime University (WMU) in 2013 when the...
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First FPSO for Sangomar offshore oil development First FPSO for Sangomar offshore oil development

First FPSO for Sangomar offshore oil development

SENEGAL: The FPSO, Léopold Sédar Senghor, left Singapore this week for Senegal where it will be deployed 100 kilometres south of Dakar as part of...
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Support mounts for ships rerouting around the Cape

Support from major international maritime organisations as more shipping lines announce their decisions to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope...
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Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem 0 Women in Maritime
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Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem

Cape Town is playing host to an exciting new event later this year aimed at building on the potential of the boating sector across the African continent. Scheduled for October, the first ever African Boating Conference is a long overdue addition...
Will structural review strengthen SAMSA? 0 Tender News
MRA Online

Will structural review strengthen SAMSA?

SOUTH AFRICA: As discontent both within and outside of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) continues to fester, stakeholders may be pleased to learn that a bid to strengthen the internal structure of the entity will see the...
Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria 0 Tourism
MRA Online

Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria

SOUTH AFRICA: The three Blacktip Reef Sharks that landed at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport recently after a 10-hour flight from Kenya were promptly transported to the National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria where they...

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22 Jul 2025 INTERMODAL AFRICA 2025 7/22/2025 - 7/24/2025

The 33rd edition of Intermodal Africa 2025, is hosted by Cornelder de Moçambique (CdM) in collaboration with our Strategic Partner Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) taking place from Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 July 2025 at the Lunamar Hotel Beira, Mozambique.

23 Jul 2025 SAMSA STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 7/23/2025

The Minister of Transport intends, in terms of section 356(2)(a) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951) and on the recommendation of the South African Maritime Safety Authority to promulgate Draft Merchant Shipping (Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of 24 Metres in Length and Over and Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of Less Than 24 Meters, and Fisher Labour Welfare) Regulations, 2025.  SAMSA is in the process of developing the Draft Regulations and seeks to engage stakeholders in the fishing industry during the developmental stages of the Draft Regulations. The engagement seeks to inform the final draft prior to submission to the Minister of Transport for processing and promulgation.  

30 Jul 2025 SAMSA STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 7/30/2025

The Minister of Transport intends, in terms of section 356(2)(a) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951) and on the recommendation of the South African Maritime Safety Authority to promulgate Draft Merchant Shipping (Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of 24 Metres in Length and Over and Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of Less Than 24 Meters, and Fisher Labour Welfare) Regulations, 2025.  SAMSA is in the process of developing the Draft Regulations and seeks to engage stakeholders in the fishing industry during the developmental stages of the Draft Regulations. The engagement seeks to inform the final draft prior to submission to the Minister of Transport for processing and promulgation.  

31 Jul 2025 SOUTHERN OCEAN AND ANTARCTICA MEETING 7/31/2025

The South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA) invites you to our upcoming in-person Networking Breakfast event on Thursday, 25 April 2024. In this session we’ll be hearing from Kinetiko's CEO, Nick de Blocq, who will provide us with an update on Kinetiko's remarkable achievements in its exploration programme throughout 2023 and again in 2024.

27 Aug 2025 OCEAN 20 MIDWAY MEETING 8/27/2025

Save the Date for the upcoming Ocean20 Mid-Way Meeting, taking place online on 27 August 2025 to reflect on the Ocean20 progress and work together to shape the final recommendations for the G20 Summit and communique.

8 Sep 2025 SOUTH AFRICAN MARINE SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM 9/8/2025 - 9/12/2025

As the world faces the intersecting challenges of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change, marine and coastal science is more important than ever. The Southern African Marine Science Symposium (SAMSS) 2025 will unite scientists, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to share knowledge, innovations, and strategies for a more resilient marine and coastal future.

15 Sep 2025 AFRICA OIL WEEK 9/15/2025 - 9/18/2025

After 30 years of success in Cape Town, AOW is evolving to recreate its original vision of bringing together an exclusive senior network to foster meaningful business opportunities and relationships in the global energy landscape. With the partnership of the Government of Ghana we will be hosting a Pan – Africa network of National Oil Companies, Regulators and energy agencies that will give you direct access to new opportunities across the continent.

29 Sep 2025 AFRICAN ENERGY WEEK 9/29/2025 - 10/3/2025

African Energy Week (AEW) is the African Energy Chamber’s annual event, uniting African energy leaders, global investors and executives from across the public and private sector for four days of intense dialogue on the future of the African energy industry.

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