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Africa well represented on new advisory body

Improving submarine infrastructure

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 3198

Established last month by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, contains ten African members including a co-chair from Nigeria.

Call to Africa to build a responsible O&G sector

Namibia embraces position as Africa’s energy hub

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 3223

NAMIBIA: Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy has called on African nations to safeguard their socio-economic advantages from ongoing oil and gas operations, highlighting the challenge to build an energy sector that was not only economically robust but environmentally responsible.

Port expansion project moves forward

NIGERIA: Nigerdock has concluded an agreement to commence with the expansion of Snake Island Port, multipurpose port facility comprising of three...

A first for maritime training

LIBERIA: The first cohort of certified Liberian Marine Engineers Officers Class-3 graduated last week at a ceremony held at the Liberia Maritime...

New office for shipping company

UGANDA: Hapag-Lloyd has opened a strategic new office in the city of Kampala, the capital of Uganda to capitalise on the country’s...

Regulator addresses port issues

SOUTH AFRICA: Announcing their record of decision on Friday, the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)highlighted several pressing concerns...

Port equipment delivered to bolster performance

EGYPT: The arrival of the Zhenhua 35 vessel at the Port of Said has marked the delivery of port equipment aimed at enhancing operational...

No real clarity on SAMSA COO suspension

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Safety Authority (SAMSA) has not revealed any details surrounding the precautionary suspension of their Chief...

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