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SARS rules for offshore bunkering finalised SARS rules for offshore bunkering finalised

SARS rules for offshore bunkering finalised

Offshore bunkering operations likely to resume

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SOUTH AFRICA: The amended of Sections 21, 60 and 120 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act 91 of 1964) have been finalised and will come into effect on 30 November 2024, just over a year after the South African Revenue Service (SARS) brought the offshore bunkering operations in Algoa Bay to a close.

Ongoing fatalities in the fishing sector Ongoing fatalities in the fishing sector

Ongoing fatalities in the fishing sector

Reviewing fishing safety

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SOUTH AFRICA: Following a renewed spike in incidents during 2024, a total of 429 fishers have lost their lives in the South African fishing industry over the last 28 years with 2002 recording an alarming 57 deaths and 1999, 51 deaths.

Plans to create a database of registered fishing vessels Plans to create a database of registered fishing vessels

Plans to create a database of registered fishing vessels

GHANA: Building on calls to create a Regional Record of Authorised Fishing Vessels (RRAFV), participants at the recent meeting of the West Africa...
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Fishers face frightening figures Fishers face frightening figures

Fishers face frightening figures

SOUTH AFRICA: Fishers are six times more likely to succumb to fatal incidents while working; three times more likely to be in treatment for...
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Newly launched crew change service for Suez Newly launched crew change service for Suez

Newly launched crew change service for Suez

EGYPT: Launched at the beginning of November by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), the Crew Change service to Canal-transiting vessels has reportedly...
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Tuna catch is above board Tuna catch is above board

Tuna catch is above board

SENEGAL: An Atlantic Ocean tuna fishery has become the first fishery in Senegal attain accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)...
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Strengthening fisheries surveillance Strengthening fisheries surveillance

Strengthening fisheries surveillance

SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Fisheries Authority named their new surveillance vessel, which will improve monitoring of fishing activities in the...
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Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern 0 Trade
MRA Online

Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern

The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
Maritime industry responds to online speculation 0 Seafarers
MRA Online

Maritime industry responds to online speculation

SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...

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