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International shipping strives for automated global maritime sector

IMO Strategy to harness emerging technologies

Thursday, March 20, 2025 0 1560

Hailing the development of their digitalisation strategy as a game changer for smart shipping, the International Maritime Organisation’s Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has emphasised the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies such as AI and autonomous navigation, while recognizing related challenges, including cybersecurity risks and the global digital divide.

New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector

Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa established

Thursday, March 20, 2025 0 1960

SOUTH AFRICA: Prompted by the latest gazetting of proposed regulations aimed at the offshore bunkering industry, stakeholders have joined forces to establish the Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa (BIASA) which will represent and advocate for the interests of the sector.

China donates patrol vessel to Seychelles

SEYCHELLES: As mentioned in President Wavel Ramkalawan’s State of the Nation Address earlier this month, the People’s Republic...

Addressing the ongoing fishing crisis

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: Despite efforts to address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) in West Africa, the problem remains an ongoing...

Development aid to fund new tugboat

MAURITIUS: Japan has pledged a grant of more than $6,5 million under the Japan Economic Social Development Programme, for the acquisition of a...

Driving investment in oil and gas

ANGOLA: Over $60 million in investments for upcoming projects are set to drive significant development within Angola’s oil and gas sector.

More private participation opportunities available in Port of Durban

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to...

Capacitating a new generation of ocean experts

SOUTH AFRICA: Since its inception some 15 years ago, the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory (SOCCO) more than 80 ocean climate...

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