Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 2 November 2024

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:   SURVILLE

Lobito Corridor concession boasts over 3,000 train operations
WHARF TALK: multi-purpose heavylifter – BBC FIJI
Cameroon: transport liability and compensation regime
Navigating the challenges of underwater radiated noise: A win-win for emissions and ocean health
Cape Town marks the start of 2024/25 summer cruise season
Drillship Santorini arrives at Mopane-1 off Orange River mouth
IMO: Spain hosts 2024 WMD Parallel Event
DCT Pier 2 decision significantly impacting private sector involvement
WHARF TALK: Leviathan – ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement on Defence
W.Cape Government concerned with slow pace of Cape Town port upgrades
Tridock plans large graving dock for Walvis Bay – report
Azores designates largest North Atlantic Marine Protected Area Network in North Atlantic
Maersk’s seasonal Korosho Express operating from Tanzania’s Port Mtwara
IN CONVERSATION: South Africa’s massive Sasol petrochemical plant faces serious challenges – new report
UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2024
RFA’S Gavin Kelly hits out at Transnet’s proposed tariff hikes

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 3 August 2024

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:   GRANDE HOUSTON

AD Ports completes EIA for Pointe Noire’s multipurpose New East Mole Terminal
SA to further focus on manufacturing and exports to grow economy
Xeneta Update: Ocean container shipping market reaches a tipping point in July
Liberian Registry appoints ex-US Navy commander as VP of Port State Control
Camillo Fontana appointed new CFO for Hanseatic Global Terminals
Fatal level crossing collision in Middelburg
WHARF TALK: MR2 products & chemical tanker – UACC MANAMA
Nigerian Ports Authority new boss promises efficient port services
Mozambique and Gas: Fighting expected in Macomia as more Rwandans face stronger insurgents
USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams Commanding Officer relieved after running aground
Port News and Shipping Advisories
WHARF TALK: offshore platform supply vessel (PSV) – BOURBON EXPLORER 514
BOOK REVIEW: The Rescue Ships and the Convoys
AGOA Forum a crucial engagement – SA government
Transnet making progress and reform and capacity growth initiatives
WHARF TALK: MR2 class products tanker – ANGELA GLORY
Madagascar: IMO intensive port security training
Senegal Navy takes delivery of two 24-metre landing craft
Ultra Galaxy breaks up into four pieces as rough seas pound ship
Signs of Ultra Galaxy shipwreck breaking up off West Coast
WHARF TALK: Seismic Guard and Chase vessel – 7 OCEANS
Nedbank being sued by Transnet and the SIU over state capture issue
First fuel block train from the Nacala port to Malawi’s Lilongwe
New Mozambique fishing port of Angoche is opened
Ultra Galaxy salvage continues – crew repatriated
New round of MSC funding supports fisheries research
IMO Council: Transparency and access to information
The Future is Here: China commissions two all-electric container ships
US and Africa: US will work with African nations

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 10 February 2023

Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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FIRST VIEW:  WALRUS ACE

Maersk to recruit South African cadets for its global fleet
WHARF TALK: d’Amico Shipping’s MR2 products tanker – HIGH DISCOVERY
Mossel Bay port plans removal of asbestos in buildings
Air cargo 2022 at near pre-pandemic levels: IATA’s Somalia accord
Tanzania’s Port of Mtwara eyes increased container traffic
Agility Report: Key African countries gain ground in 50-country Emerging Markets rankings
WHARF TALK: first reefer of the season – CROWN SAPPHIRE
MSC temporarily suspends rail service between Beira and Zimbabwe
CMA CGM adds new intermodal service to Cabinda Feeder through Pointe Noire
Transnet Port Terminal on the way back, says its steady recovery is continuing
mv Onda: Crew seize ship after Senegal shirks obligations
Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov to call at Cape Town on Sunday
WHARF TALK: ocean going towing tug – ALP GUARD
MSC enhances West Africa feeder service with call at Conakry
South African citrus exports to Russia increase
TRADE NEWS: Mammoet & P&O Logistics transport prefab luxury villas to Red Sea resort
US Coast Guard & international partners investigating Antarctic marine casualties
Maritime Single Window SWiFT Project: Angola port moves ahead
WHARF TALK: Kuwaiti MR2 products tanker – BUBYAN
Brazil scuttles former aircraft carrier SÃO PAULO
Container demand revival as China reopens and rates stabilize – Container xChange
IN CONVERSATION: Seychelles is becoming overwhelmed by marine plastic – we now know where it comes from
Good tidings for Durban Car Terminal as it exceeds financial year end targets
WHARF TALK: Green Dolphin 38 class bulker – VOGE SOPHIE
Transnet issues successful US$ 1 billion bond at a coupon of 8.25%
Durban port tug availability improves
PIANC Mediterranean Days
TRADE NEWS: Total propulsion control makeover of Silja Europa
UKHO: Withdrawal of Standard Nautical Charts and Thematic Charts Extended beyond 2026
Algeria to become the next member of BRICS?

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

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First View : SIBANYE
Federal Government intervenes again in effort to resolve Apapa traffic chaos
Transnet takes over inland manganese terminal
Bolloré Transport & Logistics strengthens its presence in East Africa
KZN infrastructure expenditure to exceed R200 billion
Namport donates 25 desktops and software to Hungua Primary School
Navis announces Congo Terminal licensing deal
Success for young Port of Saldanha engineering professionals
Hapag-Lloyd confirms order for third expedition ship
Virgin Voyages names its first cruise ship Scarlet Lady
Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
Cruise News and Naval Activities
Pics of the Day : UMKHOMAZI

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

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First View : YANTAR
Damen launches Fishery Research Vessel for Angolan Fisheries Ministry
Transnet completes R39 million refurbishment project at Port Nolloth
New floating cranes to tranship bauxite off coast of Guinea
South Africa eyes manufacturing investment from BRICS countries
Former Chief Harbourmaster Capt Mike Brophy passes away
Terma in contract with Tata India — Surface Surveillance Radar
Another US Arleigh Burke destroyer in collision incident
DNV GL–Standardisation can help enable the digital transformation of shipping
Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
Cruise News and Naval Activities
Pics of the Day : GALERNA II

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

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First View : GLOVIS CORONA
PIL refutes merger rumours
Career navy man appointed Deputy Chief of the Navy
South Africa & China to participate in trade talks
CMA CGM re-introduces WAX 2 Service to West Africa
Transaid commences a major project of driver training in Uganda
Naval: USS Gerald R Ford commissioning
Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
Cruise News and Naval Activities
Pics of the Day : MSC SOFIA CELESTE

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Thursday’s Africa PORTS & SHIPS Maritime News

Thursday’s Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news

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First View : MORSTON
2016 South African Port Statistics
Takoradi tank farm ready to go into service
BRICS Plus can become new integration model for world economy
Maritime casualties and the risks of uninsured cargo: a review of the mv APL Austria
Bolloré increases Abidjan’s container capacity with four new RTGs
Progress with EfficienSea2
Video: Sinking of the Titanic
PRESS RELEASES
Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
Cruise News and Naval Activities
Pics of the Day : JACOB RICKMERS

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