RTG delivery to boost port efficiency RTG delivery to boost port efficiency Large order for port efficiency Thursday, April 9, 2026 0 27 GHANA: Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) has taken delivery of a large order of 16 electric Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes at Tema Port in an ongoing effort to boost port efficiencies and position the terminal as a strategic gateway in West Africa.
Japan confirms commitment to deliver new HQ for Marine Police Japan confirms commitment to deliver new HQ for Marine Police Marine Police HQ on schedule Wednesday, April 8, 2026 0 30 SEYCHELLES: The construction of the new Marine Police Headquarters at Île Perseverance is on schedule to be completed in June 2026, in time for Seychelles’ 50th Independence anniversary.
Traffic flow restored as bulk carrier refloated Traffic flow restored as bulk carrier refloated EGYPT: The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has confirmed the successful refloating of the bulk carrier, Xin Tain Yuan after it grounded due to a... Friday, April 3, 2026 0 17
Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble... Thursday, April 2, 2026 0 103
Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) has confirmed that they are monitoring the current market conditions through... Thursday, April 2, 2026 0 113
Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 91
Workshop strengthens port security Workshop strengthens port security COMOROS: A four-day workshop held at the end of March helped equip local officials with skills to evaluate their own implementation of... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 92
Shark specialist pledges support to Seychelles Shark specialist pledges support to Seychelles SEYCHELLES: Ocean Ramsey, a marine conservationist, shark behaviour specialist, and free diver known for her close, cage-free interactions with... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 86
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...