Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now OPLASA responds to market conditions Thursday, April 2, 2026 0 367 SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) has confirmed that they are monitoring the current market conditions through April before making a final determination on whether their members will impose a fuel surcharge on OPL operations.
Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved Pushing maritime digitalisation to improve safety and security Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 380 The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as well as cybersecurity measures for maritime single windows.
Workshop strengthens port security Workshop strengthens port security COMOROS: A four-day workshop held at the end of March helped equip local officials with skills to evaluate their own implementation of... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 405
Shark specialist pledges support to Seychelles Shark specialist pledges support to Seychelles SEYCHELLES: Ocean Ramsey, a marine conservationist, shark behaviour specialist, and free diver known for her close, cage-free interactions with... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 275
Maydon Wharf concessions announced Maydon Wharf concessions announced SOUTH AFRICA: Preferred bidders for two landmark concessions in the Maydon Wharf Precinct in the Port of Durban now will enter into final... Tuesday, March 31, 2026 0 447
Strengthening response to harassment at sea Strengthening response to harassment at sea IMO Member States have until the 4 May to apply to become one of up to six countries to participate in a new initiative aimed at eradicating... Thursday, March 26, 2026 0 471
Green ports and decarbonisation on the agenda in Africa Green ports and decarbonisation on the agenda in Africa NIGERIA: African leaders affirmed their commitment to position African ports as environmentally responsible partners that strengthen... Thursday, March 26, 2026 0 518
Funding package to help developing economies participate in world trade Funding package to help developing economies participate in world trade CAMEROON: The UK Government has announced £13 million in Official Development Assistance (ODA) to enable developing economies to participate... Wednesday, March 25, 2026 0 257
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.