Africa
South Africa: Expansion of Cape Town’s Container Terminal Moves Forward
The multi-million dollar expansion of Cape Town’s container terminal is set to be completed before deadline and under budget, according… By Katerina Kerr (ifw-net) [mappress] Source: ifw-net, June 6, 2011
MPDC Plans USD 1 Billion Investment in Mozambique’s Main Port
Mozambique’s Ports Development Company (MPDC), part-owned by Dubai’s DP World, has announced a $1bn investment over the next 20 years… (arabianbusiness) [mappress] Source: arabianbusiness, June 6, 2011;
MPDC Plans USD 1 Billion Investment in Mozambique’s Main Port
Mozambique’s Ports Development Company (MPDC), part-owned by Dubai’s DP World, has announced a $1bn investment over the next 20 years… (arabianbusiness) [mappress] Source: arabianbusiness, June 6, 2011
Kosmos Energy Strikes Oil at Banda-1 Well, Offshore Ghana
Kosmos Energy announces today that the company’s Banda-1 exploration well has discovered oil offshore the Republic of Ghana on the West Cape Three Points Block. The results of drilling, wireline logs and reservoir fluid samples show the Banda-1 well penetrated net oil-bearing pay of 3 meters (10 fee
EU NAVFOR Completes 100th African Union Mission in Somalia ESCORT
As part of the EU/UN co-operation, EU NAVFOR is providing protection to the UN chartered vessels supplying the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). AMISOM is mandated to conduct Peace Support Operations in Somalia to stabilize the situation in the country in order to create conditions for the
USA: Atwood Oceanics Secures Contract for Atwood Aurora Rig
ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC., a Houston-based international offshore drilling contractor , announced today that one of its subsidiaries has been awarded a contract by a subsidiary of Noble Energy, Inc. for the Atwood Aurora. With contract commencement expected in October 2011, the award has an estimated fi
Sierra Rutile Limited Announces Preliminary Results for 2010
Sierra Rutile Limited announces audited preliminary results for the year ended 31 December, 2010. More info: sierra-rutile [mappress] Source: Sierra Rutile Limited, June 3, 2011;
Mozambique: Investments in Modernization Bring More Business to Maputo and Matola Ports
$225 million has been invested in Mozambique’s Maputo and Matola ports over the last eight years and cargo handled has increased from… (businesslive) [mappress] Source: businesslive, June 3, 2011
South Africa and Mozambique Agree to Join Forces to Fight Piracy
South Africa and Mozambique have agreed to join forces to fight piracy off Mozambique’s 2,470km-long (about 1,530 miles) coastline… (BBC) [mappress] Source: BBC, June 2, 2011;
South Africa: Expansion of Cape Town Harbour Makes Progress
The R5.4-billion expansion of Cape Town harbour’s container terminal is on track for completion within budget and ahead of schedule, state… (southafrica) [mappress] Source: southafrica, June 2, 2011;
South Africa: Expansion of Cape Town Harbour Makes Progress
The R5.4-billion expansion of Cape Town harbour’s container terminal is on track for completion within budget and ahead of schedule… (southafrica) [mappress] Source: southafrica, June 2, 2011
MV KHALED MUHIEDDINE K Released from Pirate Control
On the morning of 26 May, the MV KHALED MUHIEDDINE K which was pirated on 20 January 2011 was released from pirate control after 126 days. The crew of 22 Syrians and 3 Egyptians are all well. EUNAVFOR Somalia – Operation ATALANTA’s main tasks are to escort merchant vessels carrying humanitarian aid