African Newcomer to the O&G Space Making Waves

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African Newcomer to the O&G Space Making Waves

 

Recent discoveries in Namibia’s Orange Basin suggest it could hold up to three billion barrels of oil and 8.7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Excitement around the newly discovered resources is high, and though oil and gas production still lie ahead, Namibia has become a leader in African oil and gas investment.

 
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AU-IBAR and AUDA-NEPAD Host Fourth Annual Dialogue on FISHGOV2 Implementation

 

From July 23-24, 2024, Naivasha, Kenya, AU-IBAR and AUDA-NEPAD jointly hosted the Fourth Annual Dialogue with Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on the implementation of the Fisheries Governance Project Phase 2 (FISHGOV2).

 
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Job offer : Head, Africa Section (Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division)

 

This vacancy is open to all qualified candidates. IMO seeks to increase the number of women paricularly at senior levels and, therefore, qualified women are encouraged to apply. IMO will make every effort to facilitate the employment of persons with disabilities.

 
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The Port Authority of Douala Call for Expression of Interest for the Recruitment of 4 Pilots

 

The Port Authority of Douala has envisaged to strengthen its staff in the field of pilotage and the management of the stopovers in order to reassure its entire clientele on the quality of its services and also consolidate its competitiveness.

 
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Intensive Port Security Training Completed in Madagascar

 

Comorian and Malagasy national authorities gained essential skills and knowledge to help ensure the security of their ports, following a series of IMO training activities held in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

 
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The Gambian Minister of Transport and Works Inspects Renovation Progress at Banjul Shipyard

 

The gambian Minister of Transport and Works, Ebrima Sillah, accompanied by his delegation, recently visited Banjul Shipyard to assess the ongoing renovations of the Kanilai Ferry.

 
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The Gulf Spectrum Journal Is Available for Download on Our Website!

 

We're excited to share some exciting information with you. The Institute's maiden journal and first issue, THE GULF SPECTRUM: Maritime Security Interventions in the Gulf of Guinea, is now available on our website.

 
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Abidjan Hosts the General Assembly of the Network of Maritime and Port Professional Women of West and Central Africa (RFPMP-AOC)

 

 

This event, which will welcome more than 150 participants from 16 African countries to the General Directorate of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan, will be held under the chairmanship of Mr. Amadou KONÉ, Minister of Transport and under the auspices of the West and Central African Port Management Association (AGPAOC).

 
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Iran Seizes Togo-Flagged Ship in Persian Gulf

 

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has intercepted a Togo-flagged, UAE-managed ship carrying 1,500 tons of marine gas oil, British security firm Ambrey said on Monday.

 
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Cyber Takeovers at Sea and the Rising Tide of AI in Maritime Security

 

When a cargo vessel crashed into a Baltimore bridge, it cost lives, blocked a port, and cut off millions in cargo from the supply chain. It also sounded the alarm: what if cyber hijackings at sea create similar scenarios?

 
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Bulker Breaks Apart in Storms Causing Oil Spill off South Africa

 

The bulker that capsized and washed ashore on the west coast of South Africa broke up during storms over the weekend. The South African Maritime Safety Administration (SAMSA) is working with people in the region to contain an oil spill and begin clean-up efforts.

 
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Will "Loss and Damage" Climate Funds Reach Fishermen?

 

Hundreds of millions of dollars have been pledged to compensate for “loss and damage” caused by climate change. Hundreds of billions more will be needed.

When the pledges were made by various governments last year, they were widely celebrated. But some experts fear the much-hailed fund being set up to deliver this climate finance faces significant hurdles if it is to address damage wrought on oceans and some of the world’s poorest people.

 
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Shippers’ Council Extends Support to National Single Window Steering Committee

 

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has pledged its support to the National Single Window (NSW) Steering Committee to enhance the platform’s operational efficiency in the country.

 
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The Adventures of Maritime Domain Awareness Man by Nick Tomb

 

The Adventures of Maritime Domain Awareness Man is a graphic novel about a superhero in West Africa who uses his power to spread awareness about the challenges and opportunities facing the world's oceans. It is inspired by the work being done to protect the oceans and develop sustainable economic opportunities.

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