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Nigeria, Ghana sign Maritime Cooperation MoU

By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, enhance regional maritime governance and promote the sustainable development of the Blue Economy in West Africa. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Lagos, NIMASA Director-General, Dr. [] The post Nigeria, Ghana sign Maritime Cooperation MoU appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oyo State Urges Traders to Promote Unity, Peace

The Oyo State Government has called on traders across the state to promote unity, peaceful coexistence and cooperation as essential ingredients for a stable and thriving business environment. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Alhaja Faosat Joke Sanni, made the call while receiving the Babaloja General-in-Council and representatives from the seven geopolitical zones [] The post Oyo State Urges Traders to Promote Unity, Peace appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Nortrans flotel fixed for SBM’s Angola work

Singapore-based Nortrans Offshore has secured a two-year charter with SBM Offshore for its semi-submersible flotel Nor Spirit in Angola. The 2015-built DP3 maintenance and safety unit will support life-extension work on the FPSOs Saxi Batuque and Mondo on Block 15. The units are operated by SBM Offshore under a lease and operate contract with Esso

Marine conservation fund seeks support at regatta

The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) used its sponsorship of Regattas in The Abacos (RITA) 2026 to seek support for its marine conservation efforts.

Maritimo Appoints KJM Marine as Middle East and Indian Ocean Dealer

DUBAI, UAE - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2026 - Maritimo has appointed KJM Marine as its exclusive dealer across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and selected territories in the Middle East and Indian Ocean, reinforcing the Australian luxury motor yacht builder's presence in one of the ...

Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO: New maritime business directory supports emirate’s efforts to attract global investment

Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO: New maritime business directory supports emirate’s efforts to attract global investment

PAL exports warship to Philippines, showcases RI's maritime strength

603 warship to the Philippines, highlighting the resilience of Indonesia's maritime industry. President Director ...

UN agency says major plan underway to evacuate 11,000 seafarers through Strait of Hormuz

The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) outlined the plan, stating that the initiative would require comprehensive coordination with regional administrations and the shipping sector. This large-scale operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the United States and the maritime industry, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said in a statement.

New Asean Chamber of Commerce launched in Hong Kong will ‘fulfil long-felt need’

Setting up a new regional chamber of commerce will “fulfil a long-felt need” to bridge the gap between the Greater Bay Area and Asean, with Hong Kong acting as a “natural connector”, the business group’s inaugural chairman has said. But given existing agreements and bilateral relations between the city and individual member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, analysts said the economic benefits introduced by the new chamber were likely to be more modest than dramatic. The Asean...

'Strategically aligned': Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and free

'Strategically aligned': Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and free

Sharjah Maritime Academy and Seamaster Maritime Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Maritime Training and Talent Development

Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seamaster Maritime Group in a strategic step aimed at strengthening cooperation in maritime education and training, developing national talent, and expanding practical learning opportunities for students to better align academic outcomes with the evolving needs of the maritime industry. The MoU was signed [] The post Sharjah Maritime Academy and Seamaster Maritime Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Maritime Training and Talent Development appeared first on Middle East News 247.

YOCA erat kerjasama penggiat budaya negara ASEAN

PETALING JAYA: Program ‘SUKASENI Youth Craft for ASEAN (YOCA) Bootcamp Penang 2026’ yang disertai hampir 50 peserta dari pelbagai negara disifatkan platform penting dalam memperkukuh kerjasama serantau bagi penggiat budaya, usahawan serta pemimpin belia dari pelbagai negara ASEAN. Exco Pelancongan dan Ekonomi Kreatif Pulau Pinang, Wong Hon Wai berkata, penganjuran YOCA juga berpotensi menjadi medium ... Read more The post YOCA erat kerjasama penggiat budaya negara ASEAN appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Africa Governance Centre strengthens ties with Latin America at COPPPAL plenary in Mexico City

The Africa Governance Centre (AGC) has participated in the XLIII José “Lito” Jara Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Conference of Political Parties of Latin America and the Caribbean (COPPPAL) in Mexico City, marking a step forward in efforts to deepen democratic governance cooperation between Africa and Latin America. The Centre was represented by its Executive Chair, Ms. Benedicta Lasi, and Executive Director, Prof. Nelson Oppong, following a formal invitation from COPPPAL. The invitation, according to AGC, reflects the longstanding partnership between both institutions and their shared commitment to promoting democratic governance and political cooperation.

Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Emirates Institute of Finance partner to boost anti-money laundering controls

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) today to boost national capabilities in financial supervision, governance, and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts.The agreement was signed at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on the sidelines of the EIF's Ethraa programme graduation ceremony by Safeya Hashim AlSafi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Control Commercial Governance Sector at the Ministry, and Marwan Al Mheiri, CEO of the EIF.Under the MoU, both entities will develop specialised training programmes aimed at qualifying compliance personnel within Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs).The collaboration focuses on enhancing risk assessment, due diligence, and suspicious transaction monitoring in line with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.The partnership also covers the exchange of research, technical reports, and joint workshops to support decision-making, enhance institutional performance, and advance the objectives of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision for a competitive and sustainable economy.

KuCoin UAE Alliance Deal Points To The Gulf’s Growing Crypto Infrastructure Ambitions

The Gulf’s crypto ambitions are not slowing down. KuCoin’s partnership with a UAE crypto alliance adds another exchange-level move to a region that has spent the last few years trying to turn regulatory openness into ins

VOC Port signs MoU with Port of Antwerp-Bruges for green & digital port development

The MoU aims to explore opportunities for cooperation through capacity building, Ttraining, Wworkshops, Ssharing best practices, with a strong focus on greening of port operations and integration of digital applications for port management

Malaysia aims to be leading regional maritime hub with Port Klang’s Third Terminal, says Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia aims to become a leading maritime hub in South-east Asia through the development o...

General : Malaysia, Bangladesh To Strengthen Defence Cooperation

PUTRAJAYA, June 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Bangladesh committed to fully operationalising the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation to broaden strategic collaboration in military science, technical expertise, and defence industry partnerships.

US-led Bahrain talks focus on Hormuz shipping, Mideast defense: CENTCOM

CENTCOM says officials from 12 countries discussed Strait of Hormuz shipping, air defense coordination

Maritime sector key to economic transformation, job creation – Transport Minister

The Minister for Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has described the maritime sector as a critical driver of Ghana’s economic transformation and job creation, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening maritime education and industry development. He said the government recognised the strategic role of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in producing the skilled workforce needed The post Maritime sector key to economic transformation, job creation – Transport Minister appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Could shipping waterways in Southeast Asia be a blueprint for Strait of Hormuz fees?

Oman has outlined a plan for shipping companies to pay service fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to the straits of Malacca and Singapore as a possible blueprint. Context: The Malacca and Singapore straits are vital shipping lanes in Southeast Asia running between Malaysia, Singapore and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Users of The post Could shipping waterways in Southeast Asia be a blueprint for Strait of Hormuz fees? appeared first on Egypt Independent.