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New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires

SafeQuip launches approved lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 0 4514

SOUTH AFRICA: An approved range of fire extinguishers featuring new dispersion technology is now available to respond to lithium-ion battery fire incidents, where traditional firefighting agents such as water, powder, and foam have proven ineffective and can even lead to re-ignition and escalated danger.

Local researchers share studies at international conference

CSIR researchers attend coastal science conference in China

Friday, September 27, 2024 0 1808

SOUTH AFRICA: Two South African researchers from the CSIR’s Coastal Systems and Earth Observation Research Group recently returned from presenting papers at the 60^th meeting of the Estuarine & Coastal Sciences Association in China.

Mauritius invited to join Combined Maritime Forces

MAURITIUS: A formal letter inviting Mauritius to join the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) was delivered last week during a visit to engage with...

South African shipyard confirms partnerships

SOUTH AFRICA: Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) of Durban has confirmed the signing of two notable agreements with an international shipbuilder as...

New partnership moves floating dock project forward

GHANA: Following the announcement of additional funding for the construction of a floating dock facility in June this year, Interocean Marine...

New association aims to integrate port communities

The newly established International Association of Port Development (IAPORTS) is open to all players in the global port supply chain and aims to...

New CEO for SAMSA finally announced

SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent CEO, the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s head was finally announced at...

More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team

RWANDA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)...

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