Nominations open for International Maritime Prize Nominations open for International Maritime Prize Celebrating contributions to the work of the IMO Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 1376 Nominations for the 2024 Maritime Prize for contributions to the work of the International Maritime Organisation will close at the end of March with the winner being announced in July this year.
Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service Celebrating 75 years of service Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 2628 SOUTH AFRICA: As a long standing Yanmar agent, Seascape Marine Services is benefiting from the Japanese engine manufacturer’s introduction of their latest innovation to the marine world – the E-Saildrive.
Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny The UK’s Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has expressed concern over apparent safety issues following three accidents involving... Monday, January 13, 2025 0 1231
Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits SOUTH AFRICA: As the pressure to reduce our carbon footprint mounts, cargo handlers can opt for electric forklifts to streamline their work... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 2815
GHG pricing mechanism proposal GHG pricing mechanism proposal A total of 47 countries including four from Africa together with the International Chamber of Shipping have submitted a maritime greenhouse gas... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 1697
Namibian oil sector hiccough Namibian oil sector hiccough NAMIBIA: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) does believe that Shell’s decision to write-down $400 million on oil discoveries in a... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 4308
Patrol vessel for Nigeria Patrol vessel for Nigeria SOUTH AFRICA: Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland IOSL) has taken a delivery of an offshore patrol vessel from Damen Shipyards... Wednesday, January 8, 2025 0 1407
Funding safety in Africa Funding safety in Africa Applicants from across Africa have until 10 January 2025 to apply for up to £1 million in funding for projects and initiatives aimed at... Monday, December 23, 2024 0 2233
0 Tender News MRA Online Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Ship management tender resurfaces for another round of bidding SOUTH AFRICA: The contract to manage the SA Agulhas II and the Algoa that was extended again last month has once again been advertised by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, April 14, 2025 New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: Scheduled for October this year, the inaugural African Boating Conference will be hosted in Cape Town and aims to provide a broad perspective of the recreational marine sector on the continent.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, April 12, 2025 Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Measures that include a new fuel standard for ships as well as a global pricing mechanism for emissions are set to be formally adopted by the International Maritime Organisation in October this year and come into force in 2027.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, April 12, 2025 Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services MOZAMBIQUE: Two large vessels have entered service at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique to offer coastal shipping services to the country’s trade and strengthen the government’s commitment to boost cabotage.