Liberia to Host Key Abuja MoU Meetings in 2027
Liberia will host two major Abuja MoU meetings in 2027, bringing regional maritime leaders together to strengthen Port State Control and shipping safety.
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Mauritius CHCL Orders New Port Cranes
Mauritius CHCL has signed a contract for seven new cranes as part of a wider programme to modernise Port Louis and improve cargo-handling capacity.
Liberia Completes Operation Anouanze IV
Liberia has concluded Operation Anouanze IV after a three-day regional maritime exercise involving forces from five West African countries.
South Africa Moves to Strengthen Fisheries Data
South Africa is strengthening fisheries and aquaculture reporting through AFAData, a continental platform designed to improve data quality and decision-making.
Mauritius and Australia to Strengthen SAR Services
Mauritius and Australia are set to deepen search and rescue cooperation through a new MoU covering information sharing, joint exercises and emergency response.
IMO Urges Urgent Action as Piracy Returns to Gulf of Aden
The IMO has called for urgent international action after piracy returned to the Gulf of Aden. More than 90 seafarers are reportedly being held captive.
Ghana, IMO and GMA Train Seafarer Certification Examiners to Strengthen Assessment Frameworks
Ghana, the IMO and GMA have launched a regional training programme to strengthen seafarer certification assessments and improve compliance with international maritime standards.
Nigeria Customs Strengthens Security Collaboration With Police, NSCDC in Benue
The Nigeria Customs Service has reinforced its partnership with the Police and NSCDC in Benue State to enhance intelligence sharing, border security, and coordinated law enforcement operations.
Sierra Leone and Ghana Lead High-Level Maritime Partnership Dialogue With Korea Maritime and Ocean University
Ghana and Sierra Leone have engaged Korea Maritime and Ocean University in a high-level dialogue to boost maritime education, research, and capacity building.
Western Indian Ocean Pushes Stronger Maritime Information Sharing to Boost Regional Security
Western Indian Ocean states are strengthening maritime information sharing to improve security, coordination, and surveillance across the region.