Africa
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Dredging for sand threatens coastal ecosystems in Kenya
16/01/2020Concerns have been raised about the impact of sand harvesting on Kenya coastal beaches and marine ecosystems. By Shem Oirere READ more
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United front against wildlife trafficking
31/10/201976 port and maritime supply chain representatives from 12 countries have agreed measures to address wildlife trafficking through a port in Kenya. READ more
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Port of Durban tackles solid waste imports
03/10/2019African ports face increasing generation of solid waste along with worsening climate change effects such as heavy rains and flooding. Shem Oirere finds out how Durban is rising to the challenge READ more
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IMO workshop addresses policy compliance
27/09/2019A recent IMO workshop focused on implementing marine environment protection measures included participants from 12 southern and east African countries. READ more
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Training aids oil spill liability competency
26/09/2019Nigerian port professionals have completed oil spill liability and compensation training to help them better prepare for and handle oil spill incidents. READ more
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African port takes anti-plastic stance
16/08/2019A government official in Africa has called for better plastic management and a crackdown on the importing of waste products through ports. READ more
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Mitigating water hyacinth in East Africa
19/07/2019Industrial pollution and siltation on Lake Victoria in East Africa are fuelling the spread of the water hyacinth weed. Shem Oirere looks at how ports are coping READ more
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Transnet helps clean up at Durban
01/05/2019Transnet National Ports Authority at the Port of Durban has begun a major clean-up to remove the large volume of waste and vegetation left after the recent heavy rains and flooding in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. READ more
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Ngqura dredging system protects environment
23/04/2019South Africa’s Port of Ngqura is helping ensure operational safety and protect the environment as the first port in the world to have a fixed jet pump sand bypass system for dredging. READ more
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Waste at sea training for Algerian ports
15/04/2019International Maritime Organisation (IMO) training on the international treaty covering waste dumping at sea has been provided for Algerian government officials and participants from shipping companies and port authorities. READ more
