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Developing marine suppliers in South Africa

Call open for development programme

Sunday, September 8, 2024 0 1818

SOUTH AFRICA: The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has once again launched a call for maritime companies to apply to participate in their Marine Supplier Development Programme which aims to provide assistance to manufacturers and service providers requiring support in obtaining standards and accreditations.

New chair for maritime security group

Combatting illicit maritime activities

Sunday, September 8, 2024 0 1836

SEYCHELLES: Seychelles will be assuming the role of Chair of the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities (CGIMA), following the Contact Group’s second plenary meeting on 5 September.

Unlocking fisheries exports

SIERRA LEONE: Contributing over 10 percent to Sierra Leone’s GDP, the fishing sector will now benefit from the newly acquired Fish Export...

Two tugs for river port marks ongoing investment in East London

SOUTH AFRICA: Following on the delivery of five new tugs for the Port of Durban last month, Transnet National Ports Authority celebrated the...

Variety of properties available within the Port of Durban

SOUTH AFRICA: Companies looking for a footprint in the Port of Durban currently have the opportunity to bid on nine available properties of...

Fishing equipment donated to boost catches

SIERRA LEONE: Local artisanal fishermen received fishing equipment to help boost catches during the fishing season in the coastal fisheries.

Measuring the impact of women in the maritime domain

Governments and industry are being urged to participate in the second Women in Maritime Survey to help gather important baseline data about...

Equipment donated to bolster environmental protection

GHANA: Having identified the urgent need to improve measures to monitor and protect aquatic biodiversity in during a scoping mission to Benin,...

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9 May 2026 MARITIME INDUSTRY SOCCER TOURNAMENT 5/9/2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The 8th Maritime Industry Soccer Tournament will take place in Cape Town on Saturday the 9th of May! This annual event, hosted by AMSOL, sees hundreds of players and supporters from across the maritime industry compete for the title of tournament champion - all for a good cause.

19 May 2026 EFFECTIVE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS FOR OCEANS 5/19/2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

This participatory workshop is a safe space to explore what good ocean communication really looks like, with honest examples, practical tools and plenty of time to practice. Whether you are a seasoned communicator or someone who breaks into a sweat at the thought of talking to non-scientists, this session is for you. Come ready to try things, make mistakes, and leave knowing a little more about how to reach people, spark genuine interest, and hopefully new sense of excitement about sharing your work with others.

20 May 2026 BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY DATA 5/20/2026 8:00 AM - 5/21/2026 3:00 PM

Dr Toby Rogers from Shark Spotters and Courtney MacSween from Innovasea will be joining as workshop facilitators. A basic understanding of the statistical programme R would be beneficial, but isn't crucial.