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Taking stock of Africa’s position within the IMO on World Maritime Day

Africa needs to take a stronger role within IMO

Thursday, September 28, 2023 0 1213

The International Maritime Organisation and its member states are today celebrating World Maritime Day, but with 44 of these members in Africa, one needs to consider the continent’s position within the international body as we head towards the election of council members at the end of the year. Editor, Colleen Jacka takes a closer look.

TotalEnergies sells shares in offshore block

Petronas buys 40% interest

Thursday, September 28, 2023 0 543

ANGOLA: TotalEnergies EP Angola Block 20 has finalised the sale to Petronas Angola E&P LTD (PAEPL) of a 40% interest in Block 20 in the Kwanza Basin in Angola. The transaction was completed for an amount of $400 million as at January 1st, 2023, subject to customary price adjustments.

Developing policy to protect Somalia's maritime sustainability

SOMALIA: EUCAP is supporting a process to develop a policy for the protection of the marine environment in the region that can be used by the...

Developing maritime security in Puntland

SOMALIA: The establishment and refurbishment of a Maritime Operations Centre in Bossaso is boosting local capacity to enhance maritime law...

Disappointment as TNPA opts for second-hand tugs

SOUTH AFRICA: A local shipyards has expressed disappointment at what seems like an apparent departure from strategies to support the local ship...

Grant to fund training of fishmongers

LIBERIA: A World Bank Grant of US$2 million will be rolled out to hundreds of women fishmongers across Liberian fishing communities in an effort...

Practical discussions address future of oil and gas sector in securing...

ANGOLA: Last week’s Angola Oil and Gas (AOG 2023) Conference emphasised the pressing topics currently at the heart of international...

Incident highlights the need for clear thinking at sea

SOUTH AFRICA: An accident involving an off port limits launch in Algoa Bay last week clearly highlights the need for crew to remain focused in...

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