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International assessment aims to strengthen maritime training

Assessing maritime training capacity

Monday, June 1, 2026 0 511

TANZANIA: A week-long inspection mission undertaken by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on Tanzania's Maritime Education, Training and Certification System will provide important feedback that will include key recommendations to strengthen the country’s maritime training capacity.

Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business

High-level government and business delegation sets sights on Italy

Monday, June 1, 2026 0 744

SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships for the Eastern Cape.

Mauritian yard provides support to Seychelles Defence

SEYCHELLES: Maintenance and dry docking of Seychelles Coast Guard ships are being undertaken close to home at the Mauritian facilities of CNOI...

Landmark judgement against African State

Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its...

Africa needs solutions

KENYA: Speaking at a workshop in Mombasa, Hellen Guebama of the AU-IBAR, urged participants to move away from strategies and work on practical...

Maritime industry gets President’s attention

SEYCHELLES: Over the last week President Dr Patrick Herminie has visited both the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) as well as the Seychelles...

Supporting maritime transport

SEYCHELLES: The Cabinet this week approved the extension of provisions under Harbour Regulations that will continue to support local coastal and...

Marion Island team back home as base remains temporarily closed

SOUTH AFRICA: The SA Agulhas II berthed in the Port of Cape Town from Marion Island today after the scheduled trip to fetch the team of scientists...

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