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Technology is driving maritime skills requirements

Maritime skills must advance with technology

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 1713

SOUTH AFRICA: It is critical that skills training and development keep pace with the speed of technological evolution in the maritime sector, or the sector will be handicapped. This was the message from several speakers during a dedicated Maritime Session at the Southern African Transport Conference held last week.

New port development contract signed

Investment in ports

Monday, July 15, 2024 0 1850

THE GAMBIA: The Government of The Gambia and the Gambian Port Authority have signed an agreement with the Turkish Port Operator, Albayrak, to rehabilitate the Port of Banjul and develop a new deep sea port in Sanyang.

Weather conditions cause container loss

SOUTH AFRICA: A New Generation Ultra Large Container Vessel, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, has reported loss of 44 containers overboard having...

Severe conditions test salvage response

SOUTH AFRICA: Ongoing severe weather conditions that have ravaged the Western Cape this week are not helping the unfolding situation to salvage an...

Technical assistance offered to developing countries

The International Maritime Organisation is offering support to developing countries who require technical assistance for the creation of National...

New Transport Minister commits to addressing logistics challenges

SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at the opening of the Southern African Transport Conference yesterday, the newly appointed Minister of Transport, Barbara...

Funding for African oil and gas sector takes a step forward

The establishment of the African Energy Bank (AEB), which was announced in 2022, took another step forward this week when the African Petroleum...

Advancing the aim for a regional fishery closed season

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1 Jun 2026 SEAPOWER FOR AFRICA 6/1/2026 - 6/4/2026

The Sixth SPAS will feature conference sessions, networking events and an international exhibition showcasing the latest naval equipment, technologies and solutions that will help our navies effectively protect Africa’s maritime interests. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to this landmark symposium and working together to shape a safer, more cooperative maritime future for the continent.

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The webinar will address the latest trends in digitalization, automation, and green innovations, while exploring the regulatory and policy implications that accompany this accelerated change.