East Africa: New Maritime Security Agreements Between Indian Ocean Countries

Four agreements pertaining to enhanced state coordination for maritime security in the western Indian Ocean were signed during a ministerial conference hosted by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and the government of Mauritius, with the support of the Eu

Injured Seafarer Dies on Bulker off South Africa

A critically injured crewman died on board the bulk carrier MV Grand Amanda off South Africa on October 19, the...

Port upgrades pose new business opportunities for South Africa

Ports authorities are calling for Africa’s ports and harbours to be upgraded in order to meet...

W. Africa Crude-More Angolan cargoes find buyers

The number of remaining Angolan cargoes for May loading is getting steadily smaller, traders said on Tuesday, after sellers such as state oil company Sonangol lowered their asking prices.

Siemens to Automate Africa’s MedPort Tangier Terminal

German technology powerhouse Siemens has received a deal to supply electrical and automation systems and provide engineering and commissioning of 32 automated stacking cranes at Africa’s MedPort Tangier facility.

South Africa: Ship owners seek cheap funds, tariff review to grow business in 2017

Indigenous ship owners have identified the need for the Federal Government to encourage investment in shipping business through creation of funds and credit facilities with single digit interest rate to enable vessel acquisition in 2017.

Africa on the Nor-Shipping 2017 agenda

Opportunities in Africa is one of the themes for Nor-Shipping 2017. In helping to promote this interest at the end of July 2016 Nor-Shipping hosted and facilitated an Ocean Industry Podium and roundtable meeting in the South African port of Port Elizabeth