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Major death toll highlights need for improved safety on inland waterways Major death toll highlights need for improved safety on inland waterways

Major death toll highlights need for improved safety on inland waterways

Inland waterway safety under the spotlight

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NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is investigating an incident that occurred on the Jebba Lake Channel last week in which over 100 ferry passengers died after a boating accident.

A Titanic request A Titanic request

A Titanic request

Preserving wreck site

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Concerned by the increasingly sophisticated equipment being used to visit the wreck site of the RMS Titanic which was identified in 1985, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have submitted a request to the International Maritime Organisation for other member states to accede to the Agreement concerning the Shipwrecked...
Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges

Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges

SOUTH AFRICA: Despite the prolonged fishing rights allocation process and the fact that the appeals process is ongoing, the South African Deep-Sea...
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Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits

Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits

NIGERIA: The Nigerian Navy signed a contract with a Turkish shipyard on Friday for the refit and remodelling of their flagship frigate,...
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Strengthening oil spill preparedness plans in Mauritius Strengthening oil spill preparedness plans in Mauritius

Strengthening oil spill preparedness plans in Mauritius

MAURITIUS: A draft plan to facilitate ongoing development of an effective national oil spill preparedness and response framework was produced at a...
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Vessels face infestation at their peril Vessels face infestation at their peril

Vessels face infestation at their peril

Rodents and insects remain a major cause for concern on ships where no pest prevention systems are in place, creating an unsafe work environment,...
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Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem 0 Women in Maritime
MRA Online

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
MRA Online

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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27 Aug 2025 OCEAN 20 MIDWAY MEETING 8/27/2025

Save the Date for the upcoming Ocean20 Mid-Way Meeting, taking place online on 27 August 2025 to reflect on the Ocean20 progress and work together to shape the final recommendations for the G20 Summit and communique.

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The Future of the Maritime Sector in Africa webinar is co-hosted by the World Maritime University (WMU) and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (AASTMT). 

8 Sep 2025 SOUTH AFRICAN MARINE SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM 9/8/2025 - 9/12/2025

As the world faces the intersecting challenges of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change, marine and coastal science is more important than ever. The Southern African Marine Science Symposium (SAMSS) 2025 will unite scientists, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to share knowledge, innovations, and strategies for a more resilient marine and coastal future.

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After 30 years of success in Cape Town, AOW is evolving to recreate its original vision of bringing together an exclusive senior network to foster meaningful business opportunities and relationships in the global energy landscape. With the partnership of the Government of Ghana we will be hosting a Pan – Africa network of National Oil Companies, Regulators and energy agencies that will give you direct access to new opportunities across the continent.

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