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African leaders must find ways to encourage ongoing oil and gas investments

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 0 857

Despite the global push for near-instant transition to renewables, the immediate benefits for us (and many African nations) still predominantly lie in oil and gas – Tom Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia discusses the need to encourage investment in oil and gas on the continent.

Grand plans attached to the sale of a grand old lady

Seafarer training will continue on the SA Agulhas

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 0 8230

This week marks the official handing over of the SA Agulhas to new owners, having served as South Africa’s dedicated training vessel for almost 12 years. Editor, Colleen Jacka, spoke to both Sobantu Tilayi of SAMSA and Captain Stefan Bülow of J*S Maritime Partners about the sale and was pleased to discover that the plans for the vessel...

Equipping maritime educators

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) hosted a workshop aimed at equipping school teachers with the resources...

Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia

SOMALIA: The Operation Commander of the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA paid a three-day visit to Somalia last week with...

Get involved in Africa’s blue future

SOUTH AFRICA: International entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, businesses and leaders that are working towards creating a positive impact on...

Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company

SOUTH AFRICA: The R965 million intended acquisition of Terrasan Group Limited’s subsidiaries in the catching, processing, and sale of...

Fish processing discharge permits under review

SOUTH AFRICA: The Coastal Waters Discharge Permits issued to fish processing facilities operating within St Helena Bay in the Western Cape are...

Protecting vessels in high-risk waters

A new product to provide cover for vessels entering a War & Piracy ‘breach’ area, such as the Gulf of Aden or the Gulf of Guinea,...

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