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Impact of government decision felt in Algoa Bay

Economic loss will burden region

Monday, November 27, 2023 0 1975

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 immediate termination of the offshore bunker operations in the Bay. Founder and General Manager of OMS, Godfrey Needham reflects on the impact of this decision and how it has prompted the closure of their Port Elizabeth branch.

Session aims to establish model for measuring the ocean economy

An effort to define the oceans economy

Friday, November 24, 2023 0 751

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) has embarked on the process to accurately define the country’s ocean economy with the view to being able to accurately quantify its contribution to the nation's overall economic development.

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...

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...

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