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Large cohort of Egyptian seafarers graduate

Milestone for training institute

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 0 2436

EGYPT: A group of 447 students graduated on Sunday at a ceremony at the Port Training Institute (PTI) in Alexandria, Egypt, marking the 44^th cohort of Basic Studies for Seafarers to successfully complete the training.

Allocation for small-scale fishers increased

DFFE aims to boost local economies

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 0 1960

SOUTH AFRICA: Small-scale fishers will benefit from a 36% increase allocation in certain fish species in a move that the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) believes will help boost local economies and empower fishing communities.

Committee tasked with improving commercial vessel safety

NIGERIA: A special committee has been formed to review commercial boat operations in Nigeria’s coastal and inland waters in an effort to...

Fisheries management high on agenda

ANGOLA: A Presidential Decree to maximise the country’s national fish production and boost food security as well as encourage job creation...

Locally built boats for inland waters

NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) believes that a decision to collaborate with an indigenous boat manufacturing company for...

Australian E&P company takes first steps into Africa

ANGOLA: Having announced the conclusion of an agreement to participate in offshore Block 6/24 at the beginning of the month, CEO Andrew Knox...

Tunisia vows to protect fisheries through stronger governance

TUNISIA: A limited Ministerial Council confirmed the importance of protecting the country’s fisheries as well as the need to stimulate...

Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan

UGANDA: The importance of promoting sustainable fishing practices and building a resilient fishing sector is outlined in the Comprehensive Africa...

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