Acquisition marks debut of Turkish port operator in Africa Acquisition marks debut of Turkish port operator in Africa AFC sells share in port concession Thursday, November 2, 2023 0 910 GHANA: Turkish port and container terminal operator, Yilport Holding has acquired Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) 35% stake in Atlantic Terminal Services Limited (ATSL), the concessionaire for the expansion of Ghana’s Takoradi Port – marking their first port venture on the African continent.
Ghanaian steps up to serve Africa’s ports Ghanaian steps up to serve Africa’s ports New IAPH Board announced Thursday, November 2, 2023 0 1653 UAE - ABU DHABI: Michael Achagwe Luguje, Director General, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has been named as the Regional Vice President for Africa of the International Association of Ports and Harbours and will serve on the Board of the Association.
High taxes forcing fish traders out of business High taxes forcing fish traders out of business UGANDA: Fish Maw traders yesterday handed a petition to the government over excessive taxes they claim are forcing them out of business. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 0 716
Putting the blue economy on the table Putting the blue economy on the table SOUTH AFRICA: Stakeholders from the boating sector in Cape Town shared a table with representatives from the City of Cape Town yesterday to engage... Wednesday, November 1, 2023 0 963
Regional maritime security strategy supported by IMO Regional maritime security strategy supported by IMO SOUTH AFRICA: A regional meeting that brought together high-level stakeholders to discuss strategies to promote a common maritime security plan... Wednesday, November 1, 2023 0 1009
Second MMIPV is named in Durban Second MMIPV is named in Durban SOUTH AFRICA: The second of the three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) due for delivery to the South African Navy was named in Durban... Tuesday, October 31, 2023 0 935
Africa well represented in WMU Class of 2023 Africa well represented in WMU Class of 2023 SWEDEN: The World Maritime University’s graduating class of 2023 included 283 graduates from 71 countries and set a record with 35 percent... Monday, October 30, 2023 0 966
Campaign aims to turn the tide on declining penguin numbers Campaign aims to turn the tide on declining penguin numbers SOUTH AFRICA: Having taken a long term approach to saving the endangered African penguin, campaigners are not taken aback by the shown decline in... Thursday, October 26, 2023 0 841
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...