Developing maritime security in Puntland Developing maritime security in Puntland Operations centre boosts capacity Wednesday, September 27, 2023 0 924 SOMALIA: The establishment and refurbishment of a Maritime Operations Centre in Bossaso is boosting local capacity to enhance maritime law enforcement and police capacity.
Disappointment as TNPA opts for second-hand tugs Disappointment as TNPA opts for second-hand tugs Ports Authority calls for proposals to procure five used tugs Tuesday, September 26, 2023 0 1291 SOUTH AFRICA: A local shipyards has expressed disappointment at what seems like an apparent departure from strategies to support the local ship building sector, with Transnet National Ports Authority calling for proposals for the supply of five second hand tugs for use in the country’s eight commercial ports.
Grant to fund training of fishmongers Grant to fund training of fishmongers LIBERIA: A World Bank Grant of US$2 million will be rolled out to hundreds of women fishmongers across Liberian fishing communities in an effort... Monday, September 25, 2023 0 673
Practical discussions address future of oil and gas sector in securing... Practical discussions address future of oil and gas sector in securing... ANGOLA: Last week’s Angola Oil and Gas (AOG 2023) Conference emphasised the pressing topics currently at the heart of international... Thursday, September 21, 2023 0 983
Incident highlights the need for clear thinking at sea Incident highlights the need for clear thinking at sea SOUTH AFRICA: An accident involving an off port limits launch in Algoa Bay last week clearly highlights the need for crew to remain focused in... Wednesday, September 20, 2023 0 716
Converted to dredge up advantages Converted to dredge up advantages NIGERIA: A converted barge was recently delivered to Nigeria to commence work on the Lagos Lagoon after almost two years of building at Concordia... Tuesday, September 19, 2023 0 738
The codes are coming! The codes are coming! SOUTH AFRICA: Ambitions to gazette Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes for the transport sector by March next year mean that the... Monday, September 18, 2023 0 1031
Mooring units ordered to reduce weather related delays Mooring units ordered to reduce weather related delays SOUTH AFRICA: The first four hydraulic tension mooring units will arrive in October this year for use in the Ports of Cape Town and Ngqura with... Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 788
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...