Maritime operation intercepts migrant boats Maritime operation intercepts migrant boats Operation Sea Spirit concludes Wednesday, May 7, 2025 0 500 Concluding at the end of April, Operation Sea Spirit intercepted two illegal migrant boats and provided medical assistance to another vessel.
Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety Promoting safety on board Monday, May 5, 2025 0 718 NIGERIA: After announcing the intention to distribute 42,000 lifejackets to waterway users across the country, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola handed over the first batch of 3,500 on Friday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Strengthening youth participation in Africa’s Blue Economy Strengthening youth participation in Africa’s Blue Economy MADAGASCAR: Held last month, a forum, with the objective of strengthening Africa’s youth participation in the continent’s Blue... Friday, May 2, 2025 0 496
Africa remains a hotspot for stowaways Africa remains a hotspot for stowaways While the number of incidents reported from Africa ports have decreased, statistics show that Africa is still the main hotspot for stowaway... Thursday, May 1, 2025 0 954
Affirming African cruise sector Affirming African cruise sector BENIN: Entering the Autonomous Port of Cotonou last week Friday, the Crystal Symphony was officially the largest cruise ship to enter the port and... Wednesday, April 30, 2025 0 713
Port safety and security on the table Port safety and security on the table MAURITIUS: “Port safety and security is our top priority. It is the security of the state and there should be no compromise”,... Wednesday, April 30, 2025 0 416
Strengthening Flag State implementation in Africa Strengthening Flag State implementation in Africa KENYA: A regional workshop led by the International Maritime Organisation in Mombasa has helped maritime professionals in Eastern and Southern... Tuesday, April 29, 2025 0 701
Mega ship docks in Ghana Mega ship docks in Ghana GHANA: MPS Terminal 3 at the Port of Tema recently received one of the world’s largest container ships, the 400-metre-long MSC Türkiye,... Monday, April 28, 2025 0 516
0 Maritime People MRA Online Thursday, August 7, 2025 Recognising the impact of knowledge and transparency The recent passing of Dr Monde Mayekiso prompted us to reflect on his contributions to Maritime Review Africa in his position as Chief Director of the then Marine and Coastal Management (MCM). Engaging with our fisheries editor, Claire Ward, he...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, August 6, 2025 African ports receive international recognition Ports in Kenya, Ghana and Benin are represented as finalists in the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ Sustainability Awards for 2025 and will now be vying for public votes before the voting period closes on September 5.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem Cape Town is playing host to an exciting new event later this year aimed at building on the potential of the boating sector across the African continent. Scheduled for October, the first ever African Boating Conference is a long overdue addition...
0 Tender News MRA Online Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Will structural review strengthen SAMSA? SOUTH AFRICA: As discontent both within and outside of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) continues to fester, stakeholders may be pleased to learn that a bid to strengthen the internal structure of the entity will see the...