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New association to represent interests of OPL sector

Founding members set up voice for OPL operators

Thursday, March 7, 2024 0 2043

SOUTH AFRICA: After a number of significant events in 2023 that negatively impacted the operations and businesses of local Off Port Limits (OPL) operators, discussions highlighted the need for improved cooperation within the sector and the establishment of an industry association that could advocate on behalf of its members.

Expanding exploration opportunities in southern Africa

Offshore block acquisition

Thursday, March 7, 2024 0 684

SOUTH AFRICA: TotalEnergies is set to add weight to its exploration activities in southern Africa through an agreement to acquire participating interests in Block 3B/4B, offshore South Africa.

Fishing major delivers steady results in challenging times

SOUTH AFRICA: Despite challenges that include ongoing loadshedding, cost inflation and a global oversupply of prawns, the Sea Harvest Group is...

Third MMIPV gets official blessing in Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA: The blessing of the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel (MMIPV) in Cape Town on Friday last week follows the delivery of the...

Search for seafarer along South African coast called off

SOUTH AFRICA: The search for a seafarer who reportedly fell overboard a container vessel, MV Santa Cruz, along the South African coastline over...

Navy under fire for detonations

SOUTH AFRICA: The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has described the decisions by the South African Navy to detonate...

Tugboat acquisition aims to address port inefficiencies

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced that it will acquire seven tugboats at a cost of R1 billion as part of a...

Port concession extended with additional commitments

MOZAMBIQUE: The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has signed an addendum to their concession that will extend its contract in the port from...

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