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Most deadly year for Africa’s ocean migrants

Ocean migration continues to claim the lives of Africans fleeing the continent

Friday, November 24, 2023 0 520

Africa’s ocean migration route continues to result in the loss of death of people at sea and, according to a new report published by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), 2023 has 2023 has already earned the unenviable record of being the deadliest year on this migration route since 2017.

Contractor announced for milestone port project

Port of East London infrastructure project signed

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 0 832

SOUTH AFRICA: Stefanutti Stocks was identified as the successful bidder of the request for proposals issued by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in July this year to undertake the deepening and strengthening of N Berth in the Port of East London.

Fisheries week promotes careers in fishing sector

SEYCHELLES: In his opening address at Fisheries Week, which was also attended by President Wavel Ramkalawan, Minister for Fisheries and the Blue...

South African elected to head international fishing industry body

SOUTH AFRICA: Felix Ratheb, Chief Executive of Sea Harvest was elected to chair the International Groundfish Forum (IGF) at the Groundfish Forum...

Investing in the future of maritime training

SOUTH AFRICA: Now with six centres in South Africa, Sea Safety Training Group (SSTG) is continuing to invest in equipment to meet the training...

Towards an aquaculture knowledge hub for Africa

ZAMBIA: The need to establish a continental Aquaculture Knowledge Hub was discussed at a consultative workshop last week in Lusaka in a bid to...

Artificial Intelligence harnessed to protect marine mammals

SOUTH AFRICA: A pilot project along South Africa’s West Coast is using cameras and hydrophones to alert mussel farmers in the Saldanha Bay...

Oil Market Predictions and What They Mean for Africa

The oil market is nothing if not volatile, but few eras match the last several years for dramatic ups and downs. NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of...

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The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft Merchant Shipping Regulations that were published at the end of December last year