African ports

African ports

Between 2007 and 2017, a staggering USD 50 billion were invested in the African port sector. With growth of 7% a year in maritime traffic of all types and a four-fold increase in maritime trade, driven in particular by Asia, Africa is the focus of renewed interest....
5th steering committee of MASE on maritime security

5th steering committee of MASE on maritime security

Le programme MASE est le programme régional de promotion de la sécurité maritime dans la région de l’Afrique orientale et australe et de l’océan Indien (AfOA-OI). Ce programme, financé par l’Union européenne, est mis en œuvre par l’Autorité intergouvernementale pour...
Ten AIS technology myths busted

Ten AIS technology myths busted

Lloyd’s List Intelligence AIS experts take a look at the truth behind the myths surrounding the vessel tracking technology. It is time to set the record straight about AIS — what it is, what it is not, and whether it can deliver a full or reliable picture of...