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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.