Tag: Africa

Dryad Global in its Maritime Security Threat Analysis (MSTA) provides insights into key regions facing risks as threats continue to evolve. 

The MDAT-GoG has reported that a merchant tanker was boarded by three armed individuals in 17 March near São Tomé and Príncipe.

According to Sea-Intelligence, Africa could be the next major expansion point for shipping lines, due to population and economic indicators.

Ethiopia and Somalia are moving toward stronger cooperation after both sides agreed to solve the dispute over Somaliland’s ports. 

IMO conducted a workshop in Kenya to boost search and rescue capabilities in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden area.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement’s (BSM) announced the opening of a new Maritime Training Centre (MTC) in Ghana.

Ghana has commenced work to develop a National Action Plan (NAP) to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping.

African countries have mapped out practical measures they can take to advance the green transition of shipping on the continent, focusing on maritime governance, infrastructure development, and job creation. 

African maritime administrations agreed on a set of concrete actions to take which will help shape the region’s maritime future.

On 10 October 2024 the Africa-Europe Ocean Strategic Group presented its report on how to help the two continents work together on ocean issues.