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SAMSA advertises for a CEO position

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 1543

SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent Chief Executive Officer in place, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is advertising to fill the position with applications closing on 10 March.

Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity

OATC celebrates a decade in offshore training

Monday, February 26, 2024 0 1314

SOUTH AFRICA: Having identified accredited training for the offshore sectors as a crucial component of developing the local and regional capacity to participate in the global energy sector, Cape Town-based Offshore Africa Training Centre (OATC) last week officially launched additional courses that will confirm the country’s position as a...

New small vessel regulations focus on safety

SOUTH AFRICA: Commercial small vessels under 25 gross tonnes will be subjected to new safety requirements under the proposed Merchant Shipping...

Promoting offshore acreage

SIERRA LEONE: After the conclusion of the fifth licensing round, which featured 56 offshore blocks, in September last year, Sierra Leone is...

Decarbonisation strategy needed to fulfil international obligations

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), together with the Department of Transport (DoT) hosted a roundtable last week...

Attracting maritime lecturers requires more focus

SOUTH AFRICA: The need to recruit more highly qualified lecturers within the maritime education and training space was addressed as a priority by...

Single transport regulator will enhance powers for enforcement

SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking about the implementation of the Economic Regulation of Transport (ERT) Bill which will see the establishment of a single...

FPSO arrives in Senegal

SENEGAL: Having departed from Singapore in December last year, the Léopold Sédar Senghor Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO)...

RSS Upcoming Events

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.

3 Jun 2026 FAIRSHIP SA MARINE BURSARY GOLF DAY 6/3/2026

The SATS General Botha Old Boys Association Bursary Fund is once again hosting a Durban Golf Day one which takes place on 3 June 2026.

10 Jun 2026 INTEGRATING FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES IN MENA MARITIME TRANSPORT 6/10/2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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.