Four ships sold for over $75m Four ships sold for over $75m Grindrod Shipping announces ships sales Wednesday, April 26, 2023 0 829 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 0 698 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 0 715
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 0 633
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 0 783
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 0 558
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 0 662
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 0 847
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...