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Africa’s IMO IOUs could impact Council elections

IMO Member States currently meeting in London

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 0 974

Just over 43% of the International Maritime Organisation’s monies owed by Member States emanates from African countries including nine of which have arrears dating back to previous years that will impact on their eligibility to vote in the upcoming election.

Impact of government decision felt in Algoa Bay

Economic loss will burden region

Monday, November 27, 2023 0 1943

With 35 client ships headed for Algoa Bay for a planned bunker stem in the middle of September that had additional requirements for fresh provisions, crew changes, essential spare parts and many other normal ship servicing activities – Offshore Maritime Services (OMS) as well as many other companies were blindsided by the sudden and...

Session aims to establish model for measuring the ocean economy

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) has embarked on the process to accurately define the country’s...

Most deadly year for Africa’s ocean migrants

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...

Contractor announced for milestone port project

SOUTH AFRICA: Stefanutti Stocks was identified as the successful bidder of the request for proposals issued by Transnet National Ports Authority...

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...

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