Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry Applications open for Founding Connector seats Wednesday, April 29, 2026 0 63 SOUTH AFRICA: Coastwise Connect, a new virtual community for South African maritime professionals, has opened applications for 35 Founding Connector seats ahead of its public launch later this year. The recruitment funnel went live this week, with selections being made on a rolling basis until the cohort is filled.
Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck Monitoring ongoing situation Tuesday, April 28, 2026 0 66 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that intensified efforts are underway to manage the maritime safety and environmental risks posed by the wreck of the fishing vessel FV De Fu No 2, currently located offshore of the Western Cape.
Study financed to reform transport sector Study financed to reform transport sector LIBYA: A study financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) will provide a situational and gap analysis of Libya’s transport sector aimed... Tuesday, April 28, 2026 0 76
Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register TANZANIA: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has formally informed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) that operational... Sunday, April 26, 2026 0 185
A call to fast-track digitalisation A call to fast-track digitalisation TANZANIA: The Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has called for accelerated adoption of integrated digital systems in the maritime... Saturday, April 25, 2026 0 115
The road to recovery The road to recovery SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging World Penguin Day, it’s worth celebrating the work being done to help save the African penguin which faces... Saturday, April 25, 2026 0 87
Trade reform designed to strengthen economy Trade reform designed to strengthen economy SEYCHELLES: Seychelles has taken a decisive step to fortify its economic resilience and sharpen its trade competitiveness, with Cabinet approving... Friday, April 24, 2026 0 98
Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks December 2023. That was the expected deadline for the completion of the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority at the outset of... Friday, April 24, 2026 0 318
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry SOUTH AFRICA: Coastwise Connect, a new virtual community for South African maritime professionals, has opened applications for 35 Founding Connector seats ahead of its public launch later this year. The recruitment funnel went live this week,...
0 Tender News MRA Online Friday, April 24, 2026 Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks December 2023. That was the expected deadline for the completion of the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority at the outset of Operation Vulindlela (OV). It’s now April 2026 and, while the latest OV Quarterly Report...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Tuesday, April 21, 2026 F-A Platform remains unmanned after power failure 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.
0 Tender News MRA Online Monday, April 20, 2026 Ship management contract finally awarded 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...