Moroccan Navy Rescues Two Stranded Ships in Urgent Mission
January 28, the Moroccan Navy carried out two separate rescue operations after receiving distress signals from the vessels Linden and Tai Hua Wan
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Couple Rescued After Yacht Washes Ashore in Mossel Bay
A Finnish couple was assisted early Tuesday morning after their sailing yacht drifted ashore at Santos Beach, Mossel Bay.
EU Extends Anti-Piracy Mission as Somali Threats Resurface
Following the resurgence of Somali piracy after nearly six years of inactivity, the EU has announced a two-year extension of Operation Atalanta.
Oil Spill Reported at Shell Terminal in Bonny, Nigeria
An oil spill has been reported at a Shell Petroleum Development Company terminal in Bonny, Nigeria, following a rupture in a pipeline.
CMA CGM Expands Moroccan Operations with Nador Port Deal
French company CMA CGM has initiated its third port project in Morocco, a rapidly expanding container market in North Africa.
Four Stowaways Found on Ship’s Rudder in Canary Islands Port
October 26, four Nigerian stowaways were found on the rudder of cargo vessel MSC Fiammetta when it docked at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
Somali Pirates Likely to Resume Operations in Indian Ocean
International shipping has been cautioned about a potential resurgence of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean following the end of monsoon season.
Cargo Ship Refloated After Grounding Near St. Anne Island
A Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, the Spil Ningsih, ran aground on the northern side of St. Anne Island, Seychelles on October 19th.
Investigation Into Oil Spill in South Africa’s Algoa Bay
A 22-year-old container ship, MSC Apollo, sailing under the Cyprus flag, is under investigation for allegedly causing an oil spill in South Africa
Namibia Blocks Ship from Docking Due to Explosive Cargo
The Namibian government has denied the ship MV Kathrin permission to dock at Walvis Bay Port, the nation’s largest commercial port.
Viking Takes Delivery of New Nile River Ship, Viking Hathor
Viking has officially received its latest Nile River vessel, the Viking Hathor, according to a recent press release issued by the company.
Landlocked Malawi Secures Access to Mozambique Port
Malawi, a landlocked country, has successfully negotiated leased space at a port in Mozambique to build and operate a new terminal.
UK Firm Partners with DP World for DRC Deepwater Port
BII commits $35 million to DP World’s project at the Port of Banana, following collaborations between the two in Senegal, Egypt, and Somaliland.
Egyptian Bulk Carrier Detained at Paradip in Financial Dispute
An Egyptian-flagged bulk carrier, the Wadi Albostan, has been detained at Paradip Port in India following orders from the Orissa High Court.
CMA CGM Vessel Loses Containers Off South Africa East Coast
SAMSA has confirmed that a CMA CGM vessel has once again lost containers overboard while navigating the waters off South Africa’s east coast.
UAE Bans Eswatini-Flagged Ships Following Cameroon Ban
The United Arab Emirates has recently prohibited ships flying the Eswatini flag from entering its ports, following a similar ban on Cameroon.
Ultra Galaxy Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on South Africa's Coast
The Ultra Galaxy, a general cargo vessel, has broken into four after being stranded on its side on South Africa’s west coast since early July.
De Sciora is New VP of Liberian Registry Regulation & Standards
The Liberian Registry announced the appointment of Captain Giorgio De Sciora as Vice President of Regulations and Standards, Maritime Operations.
Crew Members Rescued from Nigerian FSO Vessel After Fire
Following a fire outbreak, all 19 crew members aboard the Britania U floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel were successfully rescued.
Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Sign Rail & Port Project Deal
Landlocked Botswana, with the third-largest coal reserves in Africa, is exploring a potential new export route via Mozambique and Zimbabwe