Regional States move towards a joint counter-piracy task force Regional States move towards a joint counter-piracy task force Coordinating a piracy response Tuesday, October 20, 2026 0 103 As piracy returns to the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, countries in the region, with South Africa in the chair, are planning coordinated patrols and closer information sharing.
Board of Inquiry instituted to investigate incident Board of Inquiry instituted to investigate incident Defence Board of Inquiry into maritime incident takes Oath of Office Friday, October 16, 2026 0 225 SEYCHELLES: Three members of the Board of Inquiry established to investigate the maritime incident involving Seychelles Coast Guard officers took their oath of office this week.
Oil companies call for regulatory interventions Oil companies call for regulatory interventions SOUTH AFRICA: International oil companies active in South Africa have called for government intervention to streamline regulations and address... Friday, October 16, 2026 0 302
Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets... Thursday, October 15, 2026 0 729
Africa’s O&G space to benefit from new funding in 2027 Africa’s O&G space to benefit from new funding in 2027 SOUTH AFRICA: The Africa Energy Bank (AEB) will become operational within weeks and begin financing projects at the start of 2027, Farid Ghezali,... Thursday, October 15, 2026 0 227
Drilling future for offshore development Drilling future for offshore development SOUTH AFRICA: Ghana’s offshore sector is shifting from license negotiations to new drilling and long-term development, with Minister... Wednesday, October 14, 2026 0 230
Privatisation of National Oil Company moves forward Privatisation of National Oil Company moves forward ANGOLA: Angolan National Oil Company Sonangol is advancing plans for an initial public offering (IPO) while expanding its upstream portfolio and... Wednesday, October 14, 2026 0 243
Contract term extended Contract term extended ANGOLA: Seadrill Limited’s activity in Angola has been included in a list of contract extensions announced yesterday. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 0 249
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 15, 2026 Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets from developing countries the onboard experience they need to qualify as officers.
0 Trade MRA Online Thursday, October 8, 2026 Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
0 Seafarers MRA Online Sunday, October 4, 2026 Maritime industry responds to online speculation SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Thursday, October 1, 2026 MOB incident results in three confirmed fatalities SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has issued a statement in relation to the fatal incident onboard the Umkhuseli, confirming that a preliminary enquiry is underway.
Port visit highlights importance of infrastructure investment to remain competitive Wednesday, October 7, 2026