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New partnership moves floating dock project forward

Project Shiprite seen as a gamechanger for Africa

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 0 1658

GHANA: Following the announcement of additional funding for the construction of a floating dock facility in June this year, Interocean Marine Services (Interocean) has confirmed a partnership with Prime Meridian Docks Ghana in the facility.

New association aims to integrate port communities

Promoting innovation in the port sector

Monday, September 23, 2024 0 1684

The newly established International Association of Port Development (IAPORTS) is open to all players in the global port supply chain and aims to integrate and strengthen port communities as well as promote competitiveness and innovation in the port sector.

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)...

Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority has taken delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units which are due to be installed in the...

Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa

Underwriters are becoming more cautious in their dealings with vessels traversing high-risk regions and the Red Sea as well as other conflict...

Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment

SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Bill has been published by the Minister of Transport for...

New harbour pilots for Seychelles

SEYCHELLES: Four new harbour pilots received their epaulettes in a recent ceremony to mark the successful completion of critical phase of their...

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