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Kenya would undoubtedly benefit from a stronger, more empowered shippers-focused body with clearer regulatory teeth on commercial charges and practices—something akin in spirit to Ghana’s model. But it does not…
On the afternoon of September 2, 2026, the 286-tonne South Korean tugboat TNS Catcher capsized and sank while assisting a large container ship roughly 9 kilometers east of Oryukdo Island,…
In the high-stakes world of global shipping, a Certificate of Competency is far more than a piece of paper. It is a solemn international pledge that the holder can safely…
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has delivered a striking financial result, posting a 271.52 percent surge in net surplus to GH¢258.30 million (approximately US$20.7 million) from GH¢69.52 million (US$5.6 million)…
In October 2025, the Kenyan Navy intercepted a modest fishing boat 340 nautical miles off the coast of Lamu. The vessel, the MV Mashallah, bore no registration marks, flew no…
Uganda’s official branding of its crude oil as “Pearl Sweet” marks a pivotal moment for the East African nation—a declaration that it is finally ready to join the ranks of…
The decision by InterAsia Lines to launch a weekly Asia–Mombasa shipping service is far more than a routine addition to the port’s schedule. It is a definitive market signal: East…
In a modest video shared on April 1, 2025, Sputnik Africa announced a seemingly unremarkable development: Ethiopia plans to train seafarers for the global market. But beneath this terse headline…
For decades, maritime safety has been defined by hard hats, risk assessments, and the prevention of falls, collisions, and machinery failures. This remains necessary work. Yet the latest data from…
Russia’s shadow fleet is not a clever loophole; it is a brazen act of maritime predation. By weaponizing Africa’s regulatory weaknesses, Moscow has turned the continent’s shipping registries into instruments…