New Advisory Body established to strengthen the resilience of international submarine cables will also safeguard West Africa’s subsea connectivity and drive economic growth for the region LUANDA, Angola, December 24,…
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Dubai, UAE, 10 April 2023: Drydocks World, a DP World Company, has announced the successful completion of a major refurbishment and conversion project for the floating production storage and offloading…
Women in maritime get new association in West and Central Africa Diversity and maritime security were in focus at the inaugural event for the Women in Maritime of West and…
Hot Port News from GAC 23-Jul-2020 SHUTDOWN OF ALL GOVERNORATES ANNOUNCED Oman NATIONAL DAY PARADE 2020 SAIL PAST: RESTRICTION ON VESSELS Singapore ISSUE OF SEAFARER VISAS ON ARRIVAL Netherlands PORT…
Falcon offshore West Africa “The Falcon was the top choice for Geocadinal,” says Lucas Inyama, Technical Director of Geocadinal. “We ordered a survey customised Falcon ROV to support our subsea inspection…
American Club circular no.12/20 – Piracy & Armed Robbery… MARCH 31, 2020 CIRCULAR NO. 12/20 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: PIRACY & ARMED ROBBERY: BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO DETER PIRACY…
Antwerp, the second-largest port in Europe, seeks to reinforce its historic position as leader on the coast of West Africa ANTWERP, Belgium, March 2, 2018/ — Antwerp and Dakar port authorities…
Opting for a rather different family holiday in the new year, a London-based family will travel to Benin to spend 2 weeks volunteering on board the world’s largest floating hospital. …
ARC welocmes comments highlighting responsibilities for keeping ships safe in West Africa
Management company Africa Risk Compliance (ARC) has welcomed recent comments highlighting the issue of who should be responsible for ensuring the security of ships operating in West Africa. It was…
Shipping companies operating in West Africa can now benefit from an innovative new business, Africa Risk Compliance (ARC). The new management company has been born out of many years’ experience of…
15/03/2016 – Officials from 18 west and central African countries are taking part in a training workshop to promote further coordination of regional Port State Control (PSC) activities. Port State controlis…
The Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV has won over Perenco Oil in West Africa. “For me, the Falcon is the best tool for our operations, ” says Cédric Fratacci at Perenco Oil…
Höegh Transporter has finally been released from detention in Mombasa, Kenya, and has continued her ocean voyage to South Africa, West Africa and Mexico, having suffered a delay of more…
AIM-listed mineral sands miner Sierra Rutile pursues growth strategy in West Africa
AIM-listed mineral sands miner Sierra Rutile pursues growth strategy in West Africa, backed by planned streamlining of shipping logistics, By James Brewer A $77m expansion is planned by AIM-listed Sierra…
Expanding international ship supplier Hutton’s Group has established an important regional supply hub in Dubai to service its clients in the Middle East. This key location adds to Hutton’s growing…
26/03/2015 A regional workshop organized by IMO, in cooperation with the Government of Angola, is being held in Luanda, Angola (24-27 March), to discuss the implementation of the Code of Conduct…
London, UK, 06 February 2015:– One of the world’s largest container shipping lines has announced services from West Africa to DP World London Gateway Port. The CMA CGM EURAF2 service…
Abidjan Arrival Located at the heart of one of Africa’s busiest ports, in one of West Africa’s fastest growing economies, Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s (WSS) Abidjan, Ivory Coast office is now…
Hutton’s customers in West Africa look set for a welcome Christmas bonus – with up to a 50% tax saving available to them. The fast-growing international ship supply group…
As part of its continued supply network growth in West Africa, Hutton’s Group has opened a new facility in Equatorial Guinea to boost its supply chain in the region. Operating…
West African ports and shipping have seen limited impact of the Ebola crisis so far, but it’s only prudent that they remain on high alert. The two-day high-level TOC Market…
Shipping industry releases updated anti-piracy guidelines on Gulf of Guinea Region
The Round Table of international shipping industry associations has released an updated version of ‘Guidelines for Owners, Operators and Masters for Protection Against Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Region.’…
A booming black market for fuel in West Africa and South East Asia has led to a spate of piracy attacks in the regions, prompting the IMB last month to…
May 7, 2014 – Taipei – MOL Liner Ltd. (MOL), Evergreen Line and COSCO Container Lines Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of a weekly direct service from Asia to…
13 Stan Pontoons, 6 Stan Tugs and 4 Stan Tenders come to West Africa and Rotterdam Last Friday, April 4th, a shipment that left China seven weeks ago carrying 13…