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Iconic boatbuilder acquired by Eastern European investment firm

Robertson and Caine acquired by Vox Ventures

Friday, March 3, 2023 0 652

SOUTH AFRICA: In what may well be one of the most significant maritime foreign investment transactions for the year, iconic catamaran builder, Robertson and Caine, is to be acquired by Vox Ventures a wholly owned subsidiary of PPF, a leading investment firm in Europe with its roots in the Czech Republic.

Suspicious vessel raises alarm on IUU fishing

Greenpeace Africa seeks cooperation from governments

Thursday, March 2, 2023 0 308

SENEGAL: Greenpeace Africa is calling on West African governments to strengthen surveillance of the region's oceans and protect fisheries against all forms of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

Angola subsea contract awarded

ANGOLA: Azule Energy has awarded a large subsea contract to Subsea 7 within the framework of the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development Project,...

Investing in the Blue Economy to empower fishing sector

KENYA: President William Ruto has announced plans to invest in necessary infrastructure development that will unlock the potential of the blue...

Ambitious multi-well drilling campaign

NAMIBIA: Impact Oil & Gas Limited’s move to accelerate the development of the Venus discovery while exploring for additional resources...

Shipbuilding training programme targets unemployed graduates

SOUTH AFRICA: Building on the EThekwini Maritime Cluster’s (EMC) previous training programme, the Cluster partnered with Sandock Austral...

Nigeria maintains French connection

NIGERIA: Representing a ninth order with the French shipbuilder, the Nigerian Navy has renewed it’s connection with Ocea with an order for...

Maritime training key to boosting African seafarers during decarbonisation

GHANA: Experts from the Maritime Just Transition Task Force told Africa’s maritime leaders in Accra yesterday that their continent was well...

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