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
21 Aug 2024

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.

Landlocked Malawi Secures Access to Mozambique Port
20 Aug 2024

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.

UK Firm Partners with DP World for DRC Deepwater Port
19 Aug 2024

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.

Egyptian Bulk Carrier Detained at Paradip in Financial Dispute
19 Aug 2024

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.

CMA CGM Vessel Loses Containers Off South Africa East Coast
9 Aug 2024

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.

UAE Bans Eswatini-Flagged Ships Following Cameroon Ban
29 Jul 2024

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.

Ultra Galaxy Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on South Africa's Coast
24 Jul 2024

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.

De Sciora is New VP of Liberian Registry Regulation & Standards
22 Jul 2024

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.

Crew Members Rescued from Nigerian FSO Vessel After Fire
15 Jul 2024

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

Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Sign Rail & Port Project Deal
11 Jul 2024

Listing Cargo Ship Now Aground Off South Africa

The Ultrabulk-managed general cargo ship, Ultra Galaxy, was abandoned by its 18-member crew on Monday after experiencing severe listing.

Listing Cargo Ship Now Aground Off South Africa
11 Jul 2024

Second Vessel this Month Carries Nigerian Crude Oil to Norway

The Maran Lyra, a Very Large Crude Carrier, is scheduled to arrive in Norway today with what broker Braemar has described as “unusual” cargo.

Second Vessel this Month Carries Nigerian Crude Oil to Norway
10 Jul 2024

Crew Rescued from Listing Cargo Ship Off South Africa

South African Maritime Safety Authority reported the rescue of crew from a lifeboat after they evacuated their listing cargo ship in the Atlantic

Crew Rescued from Listing Cargo Ship Off South Africa