24 Feb 2025

Jan de Nul Aids in West Africa's New Deepwater Port Project

Belgian construction firm Jan de Nul has announced its role in developing a new port situated 50 kilometers from Dakar, Senegal.

Jan de Nul Aids in West Africa's New Deepwater Port Project
20 Feb 2025

MSC Joins CMA CGM in New Moroccan Container Terminal Project

Mediterranean Shipping Co has partnered with rival CMA CGM to invest in a new terminal at one of Africa’s fastest-growing container hubs, Morocco

MSC Joins CMA CGM in New Moroccan Container Terminal Project
11 Feb 2025

Somali Pirates Resurface, Threatening Merchant Vessels

Shipping companies have been alerted to the resurgence of Somali pirates, who are once again actively seeking targets.

Somali Pirates Resurface, Threatening Merchant Vessels
10 Feb 2025

South Africa Tightens Laws Against Marine Pollution

In response to a series of accidents along its coast S. Africa signs Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill into law

South Africa Tightens Laws Against Marine Pollution
31 Jan 2025

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

Moroccan Navy Rescues Two Stranded Ships in Urgent Mission
23 Jan 2025

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.

Couple Rescued After Yacht Washes Ashore in Mossel Bay
17 Dec 2024

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.

EU Extends Anti-Piracy Mission as Somali Threats Resurface
17 Dec 2024

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.

Oil Spill Reported at Shell Terminal in Bonny, Nigeria
30 Oct 2024

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.

CMA CGM Expands Moroccan Operations with Nador Port Deal
30 Oct 2024

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.

Four Stowaways Found on Ship’s Rudder in Canary Islands Port
24 Oct 2024

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.

Somali Pirates Likely to Resume Operations in Indian Ocean
23 Oct 2024

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.

Cargo Ship Refloated After Grounding Near St. Anne Island
11 Sep 2024

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

Investigation Into Oil Spill in South Africa’s Algoa Bay
2 Sep 2024

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.

Namibia Blocks Ship from Docking Due to Explosive Cargo
22 Aug 2024

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.

Viking Takes Delivery of New Nile River Ship, Viking Hathor