Almost 30% of the world’s ocean floor has now been successfully mapped with approximately five million square kilometres of data added over the past year. 

SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has launched a nationwide review of regulations across all markets that may be acting as barriers to competition and the entry or expansion of firms, with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises.

Africa is shopping for maritime services, equipment, boats and consultants. In the first three months of 2026, Maritime Review Africa published 165 maritime procurement opportunities across 16 countries.

SOUTH AFRICA: For the first time in history the F-A Platform, located approximately 98km offshore Mossel Bay, is completely unmanned after all 53 personnel on board were evacuated on April 8 following a total power failure.

SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has announced African Marine Solutions Group (AMSOL) as the successful bidder to manage the polar supply and research vessel SA Agulhas II and the environmental research vessel Algoa, bringing to a close a procurement process that has stretched over two and a half years and survived three cancellations and a legal challenge.

Responding to rising number of ships flying false flags with nearly 40 countries reporting cases of fraudulent use by criminal groups, the International Maritime Organisation’s Legal Committee this week took steps to improve transparency and due diligence in ship registration.

TANZANIA: Stakeholders in the Mwanza, Kigoma and Kagera regions met yesterday to discuss the impact of the increase in fuel prices and engage on appropriate measures to protect the interests of the public as well as the sustainability of the water transportation services.

MAURITANIA: As interest in developing national ambitions within the green hydrogen market intensifies, Mauritania has become the latest African country to commission a consultancy to undertake a feasibility study to map the country’s potential to position itself as a hub for green hydrogen production.