Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast
An oil products tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag caught fire on April 22 while sailing some 508 nautical miles east of Mogadishu
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CMA CGM Acquires 35% Stake in Egypt's First Dry Port
French shipping and logistics leader CMA CGM has reached an agreement to acquire a 35% ownership share in Egypt’s October Dry Port (ODP).
Kenya Defends Tourism Sector Amid Safety Concerns
Kenya’s tourism industry are pushing back against what they describe as “misleading” reports related to an incident involving cruise passengers.
Machete Gang Robs Cruise Tourists in Mombasa, Kenya
More than 50 assailants armed with machetes targeted cruise passengers visiting Mombasa, Kenya, robbing them of valuables including cash and jewelry
Six Dead After Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Hurghada Coast
An incident occurred off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, on March 27 when a tourist submarine sank, resulting in six fatalities and nine injuries
Pirates Attack Tanker Near São Tomé and Príncipe
A Panama-flagged asphalt/bitumen tanker was boarded by three armed pirates late Tuesday while sailing off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Transnet Seeks Operator for Durban Multipurpose Terminal
South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking an operator for a multipurpose terminal at the Port of Durban.
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.
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
Somali Pirates Resurface, Threatening Merchant Vessels
Shipping companies have been alerted to the resurgence of Somali pirates, who are once again actively seeking targets.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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