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Trip around Africa benefits crew morale

Longer transits enhance life at sea

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 2017

The longer transit routes adopted by ships wanting to avoid the Red Sea and who opt to sail around Africa are believed to be enhancing crew morale and improving life at sea. This unexpected consequence is highlighted in the latest Seafarer Happiness Index released by the Mission to Seafarers.

Port leases open opportunities for maritime companies

More leases on offer

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 1902

SOUTH AFRICA: Over the last few months, Transnet National Ports Authority has extended calls for companies interested in leasing premises across the Port of Richard’s Bay, the Port of Durban, the Port of Port Nolloth, the Port of Cape Town and, most recently, the Port of Mossel Bay.

Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony

South Africa’s own BlaqMermaid, Captain Londy Ngcobo, was the Guest of Honour at this year’s World Maritime University graduation...

Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers

NIGERIA: The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has advised International Oil Companies, terminal and...

Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential

SIERRA LEONE: Seismic data from offshore Sierra Leone is to be enhanced to offer clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies exploring...

Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration

SOUTH AFRICA: Greenpeace Africa has lodged an appeal against the decision granted by the Department of Mineral Resources to grant Environmental...

Milestone celebrated for island port authority

SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) proudly celebrated their 20th anniversary this month by hosting a Thanksgiving Ceremony to honour...

African Penguin one step away from extinction

SOUTH AFRICA: Noting the recent reclassification of the African Penguin to critically endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature...

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