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A two horse race for top IMO position A two horse race for top IMO position

A two horse race for top IMO position

Candidates announced for Secretary General position

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There is a high possibility that this year’s International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) election for a new Secretary General could result in a first for women as three of the seven candidates are female, but whether it will also be a first for Africa is hard to say. Nevertheless I am fairly confident in calling a two-horse race for the top position at the upcoming IMO election in July this year.

Drilling operations in Gabon Drilling operations in Gabon

Drilling operations in Gabon

Dussafu Drilling Update

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GABON: The DHIBM-3H production well has been successfully drilled, completed and handed over to production operations without incident. The well encountered good quality oil saturated reservoir sands in the regionally prolific Gamba formation.

More questions than answers for fisheries More questions than answers for fisheries

More questions than answers for fisheries

SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the Forestry, Fisheries and Environment portfolio committee raised a number of questions that remain successfully...
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Fisheries monitoring gaining momentum in Nigeria Fisheries monitoring gaining momentum in Nigeria

Fisheries monitoring gaining momentum in Nigeria

NIGERIA: The successful establishment of Nigeria’s Fisheries Monitoring Centre with stations in Abuja and Lagos was highlighted during a...
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A Misplaced Fury around Sound? A Misplaced Fury around Sound?

A Misplaced Fury around Sound?

Climate activists are making more than noise about 3D seismic studies being used to delineate oil and gas reserves offshore Africa. They’ve...
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Two African flags top ITF list to inspect Two African flags top ITF list to inspect

Two African flags top ITF list to inspect

AFRICA: Up to a thousand ships flagged to the Cook Islands, Palau, Sierra Leone, and Togo will be targeted for safety, maintenance and...
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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...
Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria 0 Tourism
MRA Online

Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria

SOUTH AFRICA: The three Blacktip Reef Sharks that landed at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport recently after a 10-hour flight from Kenya were promptly transported to the National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria where they...

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22 Jul 2025 INTERMODAL AFRICA 2025 7/22/2025 - 7/24/2025

The 33rd edition of Intermodal Africa 2025, is hosted by Cornelder de Moçambique (CdM) in collaboration with our Strategic Partner Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) taking place from Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 July 2025 at the Lunamar Hotel Beira, Mozambique.

23 Jul 2025 SAMSA STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 7/23/2025

The Minister of Transport intends, in terms of section 356(2)(a) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951) and on the recommendation of the South African Maritime Safety Authority to promulgate Draft Merchant Shipping (Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of 24 Metres in Length and Over and Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of Less Than 24 Meters, and Fisher Labour Welfare) Regulations, 2025.  SAMSA is in the process of developing the Draft Regulations and seeks to engage stakeholders in the fishing industry during the developmental stages of the Draft Regulations. The engagement seeks to inform the final draft prior to submission to the Minister of Transport for processing and promulgation.  

30 Jul 2025 SAMSA STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 7/30/2025

The Minister of Transport intends, in terms of section 356(2)(a) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951) and on the recommendation of the South African Maritime Safety Authority to promulgate Draft Merchant Shipping (Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of 24 Metres in Length and Over and Construction and Equipment on Fishing Vessels of Less Than 24 Meters, and Fisher Labour Welfare) Regulations, 2025.  SAMSA is in the process of developing the Draft Regulations and seeks to engage stakeholders in the fishing industry during the developmental stages of the Draft Regulations. The engagement seeks to inform the final draft prior to submission to the Minister of Transport for processing and promulgation.  

31 Jul 2025 SOUTHERN OCEAN AND ANTARCTICA MEETING 7/31/2025

The South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA) invites you to our upcoming in-person Networking Breakfast event on Thursday, 25 April 2024. In this session we’ll be hearing from Kinetiko's CEO, Nick de Blocq, who will provide us with an update on Kinetiko's remarkable achievements in its exploration programme throughout 2023 and again in 2024.

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.

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.

15 Sep 2025 AFRICA OIL WEEK 9/15/2025 - 9/18/2025

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.

29 Sep 2025 AFRICAN ENERGY WEEK 9/29/2025 - 10/3/2025

African Energy Week (AEW) is the African Energy Chamber’s annual event, uniting African energy leaders, global investors and executives from across the public and private sector for four days of intense dialogue on the future of the African energy industry.

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