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Taking stock of Africa’s position within the IMO on World Maritime Day Taking stock of Africa’s position within the IMO on World Maritime Day

Taking stock of Africa’s position within the IMO on World Maritime Day

Africa needs to take a stronger role within IMO

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The International Maritime Organisation and its member states are today celebrating World Maritime Day, but with 44 of these members in Africa, one needs to consider the continent’s position within the international body as we head towards the election of council members at the end of the year. Editor, Colleen Jacka takes a closer look. 

TotalEnergies sells shares in offshore block TotalEnergies sells shares in offshore block

TotalEnergies sells shares in offshore block

Petronas buys 40% interest

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ANGOLA: TotalEnergies EP Angola Block 20 has finalised the sale to Petronas Angola E&P LTD (PAEPL) of a 40% interest in Block 20 in the Kwanza Basin in Angola. The transaction was completed for an amount of $400 million as at January 1st, 2023, subject to customary price adjustments.

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Developing maritime security in Puntland

SOMALIA: The establishment and refurbishment of a Maritime Operations Centre in Bossaso is boosting local capacity to enhance maritime law...
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Disappointment as TNPA opts for second-hand tugs Disappointment as TNPA opts for second-hand tugs

Disappointment as TNPA opts for second-hand tugs

SOUTH AFRICA: A local shipyards has expressed disappointment at what seems like an apparent departure from strategies to support the local ship...
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Grant to fund training of fishmongers

LIBERIA: A World Bank Grant of US$2 million will be rolled out to hundreds of women fishmongers across Liberian fishing communities in an effort...
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Incident highlights the need for clear thinking at sea

SOUTH AFRICA: An accident involving an off port limits launch in Algoa Bay last week clearly highlights the need for crew to remain focused in...
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Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem

Cape Town is playing host to an exciting new event later this year aimed at building on the potential of the boating sector across the African continent. Scheduled for October, the first ever African Boating Conference is a long overdue addition...
Will structural review strengthen SAMSA? 0 Tender News
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Will structural review strengthen SAMSA?

SOUTH AFRICA: As discontent both within and outside of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) continues to fester, stakeholders may be pleased to learn that a bid to strengthen the internal structure of the entity will see the...

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