Africa
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Combating maritime pollution in South Africa
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) has installed a sophisticated satellite navigation system that will enable it to monitor vessels that might pollute South African waters. The Long Range Identification and Tracking will be able to track vessels within 1000 nautical miles of South African coastline. 28 Mar 2011 - GreenPort
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Malawian fuel shortages due to Mozambican port congestion?
It seems that the bickering between Mozambique and Malawi isn’t over yet since Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika blamed congested Mozambique ports for fuel shortages in the landlocked country. 21 Feb 2011 - GreenPort
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Port and rail infrastructure in Guinea
Environmental and socioeconomic impact assessment studies on new port and rail infrastructure in Guinea are about to get underway. 07 Feb 2011 - GreenPort
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African Ports Conference in December
Maritime experts from the African continent will meet in Durban, South Africa on the 10th and 11th of December for the 35th African Ports and Maritime Conference which will chart ways of enhancing regional integration in the drive to economic sustainability espoused by its leadership. 20 Nov 2009 - GreenPort
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West and Central African ports address the need for environmental management
Harry Barnes-Dabban, Corporate Estates & Environment Manager for Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, highlights the need for WACAF to prioritise their environmental challenges or risk becoming a dumping ground 16 Nov 2009 - GreenPort
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Greening Africa’s ports
In line with global efforts to develop and operate ports in a sustainable manner, two leading port associations are now taking the initiative to develop an environmental strategy for African ports. Njuguna Mutonya reports 07 Jun 2009 - GreenPort
