Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law South Africa positioned to participate Wednesday, April 15, 2026 0 519 The international convention governing liability and compensation for damage caused by hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) carried by sea is edging towards entry into force after a milestone reached at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London this month means the world's shipping nations may finally be on a fixed timeline to implementing one of the most significant gaps in the global maritime compensation framework.
Namibian listing to boost O&G investment for the man on the street Namibian listing to boost O&G investment for the man on the street Sintana Energy moves to list on Namibia's stock exchange Tuesday, April 14, 2026 0 509 NAMIBIA: Canadian oil and gas company Sintana Energy has announced its intention to list on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), a move that would accelerate direct investment opportunities in Namibia's offshore energy resources for ordinary Namibians.
Air surveillance improves ocean governance Air surveillance improves ocean governance GHANA: The French Falcon 50 maritime surveillance aircraft in Ghana has marked a significant operational milestone for fisheries governance in... Monday, April 13, 2026 0 516
Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery REPUBLIC OF CONGO: TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) has confirmed that the drilling drilling of the MHNM-6 NFW exploration well... Monday, April 13, 2026 0 481
Buying into upstream growth Buying into upstream growth NAMIBIA: BP has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as part of... Monday, April 13, 2026 0 2000
Poachers intercepted and arrested Poachers intercepted and arrested SOUTH AFRICA: Nine suspects have been arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine... Saturday, April 11, 2026 0 546
Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the... Friday, April 10, 2026 0 1081
NSC steps in to resolve major maritime disputes NSC steps in to resolve major maritime disputes NIGERIA: The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has demonstrated its effectiveness as a neutral dispute resolution body, recently mediating two... Friday, April 10, 2026 0 532
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,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 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 Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...