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New Vice President for Liberian Registry

APPOINTMENT: Liberian Registry

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 0 2244

LIBERIA: Commander Norm Witt, a retired member of the US Coast Guard, has been appointed as Vice President, Port State Control Affairs of the Liberian Ship Registry.

Seeking replacement investors for offshore blocks

South Africa aims to monetise gas discoveries

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 0 2306

SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says that it is confident about attracting another suitable investor after the exit of TotalEnergies from the offshore blocks 11b/12b and 5/6/7.

TNPA corporatisation progress inches forward

SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued yesterday by Transnet, work is underway to complete the Memorandum of Incorporation and the...

Committing to port improvements

NIGERIA: The new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) officially took up office this month with a commitment to increase...

Four companies vie for ship management contract

SOUTH AFRICA: Four companies have submitted bids after the vessel management tender for the SA Agulhas II and Algoa was reissued in April this...

Stellies student awarded research grant

SOUTH AFRICA: A Stellenbosch University student is amongst 32 new recipients of research grants awarded by the Marine Stewardship Council’s...

Logistics acquisition given green light

SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Tribunal approve the proposed transaction between DP World Logistics and Cargo...

Oil spill plan activated after wreck breaks apart

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that an oil contingency plan has been activated after the MV Ultra...

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