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MARITIME: Carnival to implement air-lubrication technology to reduce fuel consumption

By Our Correspondent Carnival Corp. has signed an agreement with Silverstream Technologies for the installation of “Air Lubrication Systems” on Carnival’s vessels, according to FleetMon. It stated: “This system will be implemented on ships across all Carnival brands and will contribute towards boosting decarbonization and reducing fuel consumption. “The Silverstream air lubrication system creates a […]

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MARITIME ACCIDENT: Container ship suffers steering failure, on tow, North Sea

MARITIME ACCIDENT: How Cement carrier sank in Taiwan Strait, 12 missing

By Our Correspondent A Cement carrier XING SHUN NO 1 was abandoned by the crew in the afternoon of October 31, 2022, in Taiwan Strait some 35 nm SW of Taichung Taiwan, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Cement carrier XING SHUN NO 1 was abandoned by the crew in the afternoon of October 31, 2022,

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Scrap fire in cargo hold of Thai bulk carrier, Netherlands

MARITIME ACCIDENT: Capesize bulk carrier collided with fv off Shanghai, 11 missing

By Our Correspondent A Capesize bulk carrier CAPE BRILLIANCE collided with a 37-meter Chinese fishing vessel 42 nm E of Yangtze estuary at around 1830 LT (UTC +8) on October 31, 2022, according to FleeMon. It stated: “Capesize bulk carrier CAPE BRILLIANCE collided with 37-meter Chinese fishing vessel 42 nm E of Yangtze estuary at

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South Africa: Government saddened by Jeremy Mansfield passing

By Our Correspondent Government sends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of South African radio veteran, Jeremy Mansfield, who passed on after his battle with cancer. Mansfield is known for dynamic presence on radio and for his role in raising funds for charity.   He started on Capital Radio 604 in 1985,

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MMaersk container ship suffers an attack in Nigeria 

Maritime accident: 13 ships transit grain corridor, Moscow says transit suspended as tension mounts

By Our Correspondent Russian Ministry of Defence issued a statement saying that Russia suspends all traffic in the grain corridor until Russia gets a guarantee that Ukraine won’t use the traffic and ships deployed, in “military activities”, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Moscow added, that Russia can’t guarantee ships safety. !3 ships meanwhile, are transiting

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African Energy Chamber Drives Intra-African Energy Investment in Lagos

AEW 2022 ends in partnership between Moneda Invest Africa and National Oil Company of Namibia on Local Content, Energy Financing

“Moneda (https://MonedaInvest.com/) is proud to be part of an elite list of companies bringing African solutions to African problems. Working with partners like the African Energy Chamber, the markets can be assured that there will be more to come” said Ejike Egbuagu. This Year’s Africa Energy Week where Moneda Invest featured as the Platinum Sponsor

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OPEC daily basket price stood at $61.70 a barrel

OPEC launches 2022 edition of the World Oil Outlook at ADIPEC

The 2022 OPEC World Oil Outlook (WOO) was today launched at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2022 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). First published in 2007, the WOO offers a detailed review and assessment of the medium- and long-term prospects for the global oil and energy industries to 2045. The

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NAOC JV provides support to 2022 flood victims in Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo and Delta

NAOC JV distributed food and essential goods to about 260 communities hit by recent floods in the Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Imo States in Nigeria. A delegation of the JV led by the General Manager of the Port Harcourt District began distribution a few days ago at the host communities of Ob/Ob Gas Plant and

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Middle East: Oil demand remains low despite the ease in COVID-19 lockdown

One month to go until Angola Oil & Gas 2022

Representing the biggest oil producer in Africa as well as one of the biggest gas producers in sub-Saharan Africa, Angola’s energy landscape is both ripe and ready for investment. As such, the country’s premier energy event, Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) (https://bit.ly/3UyBCpP) – taking place from November 29 to December 1 in Luanda – is

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Gambian Minister applauds Nigeria’s strides in telecom regulation

Gambian Minister applauds Nigeria’s strides in telecom regulation

The Gambian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah, at the weekend in Abuja, said Nigeria’s giant strides in telecom regulation are the reason that the nation’s telecoms development has become a reference point. Bah, who led a Gambian delegation, including industry regulators on a courtesy visit to the management of the Nigerian Communications

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