Tag: Africa

According to International news, last week, the Dutch tall ship Europa tipped over during a relaunch following a drydocking period in Cape Town, South Africa. The vessel was damaged in the accident.

The IMO conference on Low-Carbon Shipping in Africa was held on 5 May, where Africa's abundance of solar, wind and thermal energy across the continent was discussed in order to achieve decarbonization.

Speakers at Unlocking Green Maritime Jobs panel-discussion (3-5th May 2023) outlined the growing demand for seafarers able to handle low and zero-carbon fuels and new technologies that will be needed in order to progress towards a decarbonized maritime shipping sector by 2050.

Gard Club has recently published an updated Guide on Stowaways describing the issue, relevant regulations, port prevention, humane handling and the risk of stowaways.

VLSFO and LSMGO delivery capacity is still under pressure with several suppliers in Rotterdam, according to ENGINE. Barge loading delays at oil terminals have held back delivery schedules. 

James Kateeba, former tour guide in Luzira, Uganda, has created a beautiful, eco-friendly passenger vessel using plastic waste bottles. His creation was a combined effort to clean the waste in Lake Victoria and show the world an eco-friendly alternative for creating floating vessels by recycling waste. Also, the boat could be an example of a sustainable business like a floating restaurant and bar that could be unmoored to drift for pleasure.

Africa has an opportunity to become a world leader in seafarer training and could yet claim many of the new green jobs up for grabs as the global shipping industry transitions to low- and zero-carbon fuels, attendees were told at the Green Shipping Conference held in Accra.