Four ships sold for over $75m Four ships sold for over $75m Grindrod Shipping announces ships sales Wednesday, April 26, 2023 0 777 The sale of four ships to the value of just over $75m will see Grindrod Shipping Holdings undertake significant debt repayments including the repayment of the $7.5 million remaining outstanding amount on the Company’s $100.0 million senior secured credit facility, which is scheduled to mature in May 2023
Navy embarks on recruitment of divers Navy embarks on recruitment of divers National recruitment drive targets diving candidates Friday, April 21, 2023 0 675 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Navy kicked off a national recruitment drive yesterday in Gauteng to identify potential diver recruits over the next month.
Deadline looms to comment on port plans Deadline looms to comment on port plans SOUTH AFRICA: Port stakeholders have until 22 April to submit comments on the proposed 2022 Port Development Framework plans that were released... Thursday, April 20, 2023 0 688
Filipino seafarers safe for now Filipino seafarers safe for now PHILIPPINES: The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) announced that it will continue to recognise STCW certificates (Standards of Training,... Tuesday, April 18, 2023 0 593
Committing to sea cucumber sustainability Committing to sea cucumber sustainability LIBERIA: The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia has committed to fully implement a management plan for the sea... Monday, April 17, 2023 0 753
Steel sector to come under scrutiny Steel sector to come under scrutiny SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission (Commission) gazetted the draft terms of reference (ToRs) for a market inquiry into the South African... Friday, April 14, 2023 0 528
Maritime boundary dispute judgement scheduled Maritime boundary dispute judgement scheduled LEGAL: The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) will deliver the judgement on the dispute concerning the delimitation of the... Thursday, April 13, 2023 0 640
SAMSA aims to boost governance SAMSA aims to boost governance SOUTH AFRICA: One year since the finalisation of the report into various allegations of irregularities at the South African Maritime Safety... Tuesday, April 11, 2023 0 815
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
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,...