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Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny

MAIB expresses concern

Monday, January 13, 2025 0 2154

The UK’s Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has expressed concern over apparent safety issues following three accidents involving Egyptian dive boats in the Red Sea within the last two years that have impacted citizens of the United Kingdom. Additional incidents that have not included UK citizens have also been reported during this period.

Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits

Cargo handling with a greener footprint

Friday, January 10, 2025 0 4327

SOUTH AFRICA: As the pressure to reduce our carbon footprint mounts, cargo handlers can opt for electric forklifts to streamline their work processes while simultaneously reducing emissions.

GHG pricing mechanism proposal

A total of 47 countries including four from Africa together with the International Chamber of Shipping have submitted a maritime greenhouse gas...

Namibian oil sector hiccough

NAMIBIA: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) does believe that Shell’s decision to write-down $400 million on oil discoveries in a...

Patrol vessel for Nigeria

SOUTH AFRICA: Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland IOSL) has taken a delivery of an offshore patrol vessel from Damen Shipyards...

Funding safety in Africa

Applicants from across Africa have until 10 January 2025 to apply for up to £1 million in funding for projects and initiatives aimed at...

Lepanto report will lead to further investigations

SOUTH AFRICA: Following the release of the Preliminary Report into the sinking of the Lepanto this week, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy,...

New vessel build for fishing programme

DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a contract for the delivery of seven new fishing vessels to operate on lakes and along the coast.

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