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Offshore services impacted by decrease in ships' traffic

OPL operators voice concern at situation

Monday, October 14, 2024 0 1733

SOUTH AFRICA: Despite the continued crisis in the Red Sea, there has been a downturn in ships’ traffic coming around the Cape that is impacting on offshore services such as Off Port Limits (OPL) operations.

Partnership to enhance port security

Liberia Maritime Authority partners with EU

Saturday, October 12, 2024 0 1589

LIBERIA: The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) is exploring a new partnership with the European Union (EU) aimed at enhancing port safety and security in the country.

Insurer issues warnings of cargo losses off South Africa

Many ships are avoiding the Red Sea by sailing around South Africa exposing them to unforgiving seas around the Cape. With several incidents of...

Addressing gaps in IMO audit

Nigeria is seeking to update obsolete information at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as they aim to address shortfalls identified in...

South Africa commits to offshore O&G exploration

SOUTH AFRICA: Describing South Africa’s offshore territories as “under-explored”, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources,...

Durban Container Terminal deal approved

SOUTH AFRICA: The intended acquisition by International Container Terminal Services of the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 has been approved by...

African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems

An international report jointly developed by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) and the World Bank has warned that low-and...

Flipping tyres in the port

NIGERIA: A Nigerian port terminal is taking positive steps towards developing a circular economy by teaming up with a recycling company to upcycle...

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