SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Transport has called for comments on the draft the draft Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Equipment and Fire Appliances) Regulations, 2025.

SEYCHELLES: Maritime and port security officials participated in a National Drills and Exercises Workshop last week to strengthen national preparedness and coordination to respond effectively to potential security threats at sea.

GHANA: A new partnership between Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is aiming to see the establishment of a National Hydrographic Office (NHO).

Joining Vanuatu, Ghana has become the latest country to ratify the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) by officially depositing its Instrument of Accession at the London Headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).