Boosting port safety in Madagascar Boosting port safety in Madagascar Exercise provides training Tuesday, May 13, 2025 0 509 MADAGASCAR: Port security personnel in Madagascar have completed a full-scale exercise and specialised training in Mahajanga to boost the safety and security of the country’s major ports.
Minister extends deadline for RFI to promote private participation in... Minister extends deadline for RFI to promote private participation in... Stakeholders request extension Monday, May 12, 2025 0 772 SOUTH AFRICA: The National Department of Transport has granted a deadline extension for the Request For Information (RFI) regarding potential Private Sector Participation stakeholders in rail and port sectors to the 30 May 2025.
MoU to promote port developments MoU to promote port developments SEYCHELLES: Following a two-day visit to the Seychelles Ports Authority, the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) has signed a Memorandum of... Friday, May 9, 2025 0 435
Training improves response to whale strandings and entanglement Training improves response to whale strandings and entanglement NAMIBIA: Two training workshops were held last month to foster marine conservation by equipping participants to respond to and effectively manage... Friday, May 9, 2025 0 573
Five companies in contention for terminal in Richards Bay Five companies in contention for terminal in Richards Bay SOUTH AFRICA: Five bidders are in contention to develop a liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes Precinct of the Port of Richards... Thursday, May 8, 2025 0 588
Maritime operation intercepts migrant boats Maritime operation intercepts migrant boats Concluding at the end of April, Operation Sea Spirit intercepted two illegal migrant boats and provided medical assistance to another vessel. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 0 516
Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety NIGERIA: After announcing the intention to distribute 42,000 lifejackets to waterway users across the country, the Minister of Marine and Blue... Monday, May 5, 2025 0 739
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 0 516
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...