Supporting port digitalisation Supporting port digitalisation Initiating the implementation of a Maritime Single Window Saturday, June 13, 2026 0 814 CABO VERDE: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) initiated a needs assessment in Cabo Verde to support the future implementation of a Maritime Single Window (MSW) system in the Port of Mindelo.
World Oceans Day serves as a reminder to address environmental challenges World Oceans Day serves as a reminder to address environmental challenges DFFE launches two studies Tuesday, June 9, 2026 0 431 SOUTH AFRICA: Commemorating World Oceans Day, Deputy Minister, Narend Singh launched two commissioned studies addressing the health of the country’s oceans and rivers.
SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West... Monday, June 8, 2026 0 712
Excavating drugs in the Port of Durban Excavating drugs in the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), through the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) South African... Sunday, June 7, 2026 0 645
Recognising the China-Africa relationship Recognising the China-Africa relationship CHINA: Speaking in China, Tanzania’s Alternate Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Dr Devotha... Sunday, June 7, 2026 0 738
Positioning the Eastern Cape on the global maritime map Positioning the Eastern Cape on the global maritime map SOUTH AFRICA: Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane’s diplomatic mission continued this week as he landed in Greece where he aims to... Friday, June 5, 2026 0 641
Maritime census to quantify vessels and builders Maritime census to quantify vessels and builders The Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that... Thursday, June 4, 2026 0 550
IMO charts course for global maritime e-learning IMO charts course for global maritime e-learning A new implementation plan could transform how maritime professionals worldwide access training, with early results already proving the model works Wednesday, June 3, 2026 0 843
0 Tourism MRA Online Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Anchoring conversations to grow African boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: The African Boating Conference (ABC) returns to Cape Town this time next month and is shaping up to deliver on the success of last year’s inaugural event that saw the establishment of the African Superyacht Working Group...
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Thursday, September 17, 2026 Gathering data to pursue global rules for autonomous vessels The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking voluntary contributions from Member States to fund an Experience-Building Phase (EBP) for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships to support the establishment and implementation of the data...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.