Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved Pushing maritime digitalisation to improve safety and security Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 372 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 IMO hosts national workshop Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 402 COMOROS: A four-day workshop held at the end of March helped equip local officials with skills to evaluate their own implementation of international security requirements in the country’s ports.
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 0 273
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 0 445
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 0 467
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 0 514
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 0 256
Cold case continues Cold case continues SOUTH AFRICA: The Western Cape High Court this month kept alive a significant legal claim by two South African fruit terminal companies against... Wednesday, March 25, 2026 0 793
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.