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Major death toll highlights need for improved safety on inland waterways

Inland waterway safety under the spotlight

Monday, June 19, 2023 0 370

NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is investigating an incident that occurred on the Jebba Lake Channel last week in which over 100 ferry passengers died after a boating accident.

A Titanic request

Preserving wreck site

Thursday, June 15, 2023 0 424

Concerned by the increasingly sophisticated equipment being used to visit the wreck site of the RMS Titanic which was identified in 1985, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have submitted a request to the International Maritime Organisation for other member states to accede to the Agreement concerning the Shipwrecked...

Energy Observer interacts with public in Port of Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA: After docking at the V&A Waterfront, the Energy Observer, coupled to their mobile expo, will engage with the public in a...

Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges

SOUTH AFRICA: Despite the prolonged fishing rights allocation process and the fact that the appeals process is ongoing, the South African Deep-Sea...

Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits

NIGERIA: The Nigerian Navy signed a contract with a Turkish shipyard on Friday for the refit and remodelling of their flagship frigate,...

Is South Africa losing its Maritime leadership position on the African...

Based on its geographical position and history within the Maritime sector, South Africa possesses a great potential to provide industry leadership...

Strengthening oil spill preparedness plans in Mauritius

MAURITIUS: A draft plan to facilitate ongoing development of an effective national oil spill preparedness and response framework was produced at a...

Vessels face infestation at their peril

Rodents and insects remain a major cause for concern on ships where no pest prevention systems are in place, creating an unsafe work environment,...

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