Africa
ITS San Giusto Captures Suspect Pirate Boat
Yesterday EU Naval Force flagship, ITS San Giusto stopped and apprehended a skiff with 7 suspect pirates onboard. The EU warship, that was carrying out counter-piracy patrols as part of Operation Atalanta, had sighted the skiff carrying a ladder and up to 20 fuel drums 180 miles east of Socotra and
South Africa: Cape Town Agreement Adopted
A diplomatic conference to consider a new agreement aimed at implementing the provisions of an international treaty on fishing vessel safety has adopted a new agreement on fishing vessel safety, to be known as the “Cape Town Agreement of 2012 on the Implementation of the Provisions of the 1993 Proto
Submarine Cable Between Tanzania and Zanzibar Installed
Yesterday U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania Alfonso E. Lenhardt and Zanzibar President Mohammed Shein witnessed the installation of a 100 megawatt (MW), $28.1 million USD submarine power cable sponsored by the American People through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The new cable will be laid b
SCCT Completes Navigational Trials (Egypt)
The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) had two successful navigational trials to test the port access and turning basins for 15,500 TEU vessels. The first trial was on the “Eleonora Maersk” arriving from the Suez Canal’s North Bound Convoy, with a draft of 14.9 m. She berthed alongside before safe
SCCT Handles World’s Largest Vessels with Ease (Egypt)
The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) had two successful navigational trials to test the port access and turning basins for 15,500 TEU vessels. The first trial was on the “Eleonora Maersk” arriving from the Suez Canal’s North Bound Convoy, with a draft of 14.9 m. She berthed alongside before safe
Chariot Acquires Exploration Blocks Offshore Morocco
Chariot Oil & Gas Limited, the independent Africa focused oil and gas exploration company, announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Chariot Oil & Gas Investments (Morocco) Ltd., has entered into an agreement with Maghreb Petroleum Exploration S.A. (“MPE”) whereby MPE will transfer its 75% ownersh
Suez Canal Development on Right Track (Egypt)
The deepening of the canal’s western effluents from 48 feet to 52 feet is nearly complete, stated Mohab Mamish, the Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority. Thanks to this project, the bigger container vessels entering the 120-mile stretch of waterway from the Mediterranean will reduce their crossing t
Nam Cheong Sells Two PSVs to West Africa
Malaysia’s shipbuilder Nam Cheong Limited has secured contracts for the sale of two Platform Supply Vessels to new clients in West Africa. The vessels will be sold for a total sum of USD 52.1 million to the West Africa-based costumers engaged in offshore marine, engineering and construction services
IMO: Safety of Fishing Vessels Conference Opens in South Africa
A diplomatic conference to consider a new agreement aimed at implementing the provisions of an international treaty on fishing vessel safety has opened in Cape Town, South Africa, under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations specialized agency with responsi
M-I SWACO Introduces Ultra-High Temperature Drilling Fluid
M-I SWACO, a Schlumberger company, yesterday announced the release of the RHADIANT† ultra-high temperature non-aqueous drilling fluid system. This system eliminates drilling fluid product degradation, prevents wellbore control issues such as barite sag and provides a thin filter cake for enhanced lo
P&O Maritime Expands to Mozambique
P&O Maritime FZE, a specialist provider of marine services, is expanding its operations to Mozambique. P&O Maritime provides shipping and marine logistics solutions, partnering with governments and the private sector alike. Over many years, P&O Maritime has expanded its service offering, moving into
Cape Town to Host African Ports Evolution 2012 Forum
Next month ports authorities and terminal operators from over 11 African countries are heading to Cape Town, South Africa to develop collaborative approaches to ports expansion and regional trade facilitation during the African Ports Evolution 2012 Forum that will take place at the Radisson Blu Hote