Tanzania, March 14 -- Dar es Salaam. Lack of education on safety and marine defence could be a hindrance for Tanzanians to seize opportunities in the oil and gas sector, according to experts.

The discovery of natural gas and the growth of the oil and gas sector in Tanzania present significant opportunities, especially employment for Tanzanians, but without the required skills, one cannot get a job in the sector.

According to experts, anyone wishing to engage in activities in the deep sea where natural gas has been discovered in Tanzania needs to undergo various safety and asset protection training.

For many years, the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (Pura) has been involved in various studies, and Tanzanian experts have had to ...