Trade reform designed to strengthen economy Trade reform designed to strengthen economy Strengthening economic defences and streamlining trade Friday, April 24, 2026 0 424 SEYCHELLES: Seychelles has taken a decisive step to fortify its economic resilience and sharpen its trade competitiveness, with Cabinet approving a suite of reforms that signal a clear pivot toward a more agile, rules-based, and business-friendly economic framework.
Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks TNPA separation ambitions dismissed for 2026 Friday, April 24, 2026 0 1009 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 merely hints at the issue, two tenders released by TNPA this week indicate that there is some traction....
Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award GHANA: Opsealog, a provider of data integration and performance management services for the marine offshore industry, has announced Tullow... Thursday, April 23, 2026 0 495
New milestone announced in seafloor mapping New milestone announced in seafloor mapping Almost 30% of the world’s ocean floor has now been successfully mapped with approximately five million square kilometres of data added over... Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 722
Could regulatory review open doors for maritime SMEs? Could regulatory review open doors for maritime SMEs? SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has launched a nationwide review of regulations across all markets that may be acting as barriers to... Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 454
Charting Africa’s maritime opportunities Charting Africa’s maritime opportunities Africa is shopping for maritime services, equipment, boats and consultants. In the first three months of 2026, Maritime Review Africa published... Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 707
F-A Platform remains unmanned after power failure 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... Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 850
Flagging issues addressed Flagging issues addressed Responding to rising number of ships flying false flags with nearly 40 countries reporting cases of fraudulent use by criminal groups, the... Saturday, April 18, 2026 0 625
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,...