Shipbuilding training programme targets unemployed graduates Shipbuilding training programme targets unemployed graduates Partnering to provide six-week training programme Friday, February 17, 2023 0 881 SOUTH AFRICA: Building on the EThekwini Maritime Cluster’s (EMC) previous training programme, the Cluster partnered with Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) to launch a six-week training initiative for 10 boatbuilding beneficiaries in Durban this month.
Nigeria maintains French connection Nigeria maintains French connection More patrol vessels on order Friday, February 17, 2023 0 905 NIGERIA: Representing a ninth order with the French shipbuilder, the Nigerian Navy has renewed it’s connection with Ocea with an order for the design and manufacture of a fleet of patrol boats consisting of 14 vessels.
Maritime training key to boosting African seafarers during decarbonisation Maritime training key to boosting African seafarers during decarbonisation GHANA: Experts from the Maritime Just Transition Task Force told Africa’s maritime leaders in Accra yesterday that their continent was well... Thursday, February 16, 2023 0 706
Action plan aims to improve women’s role in the maritime sector Action plan aims to improve women’s role in the maritime sector SOMALIA: A new national action plan for enhancing and empowering Somali women in their country’s maritime sector was launched this week at a... Wednesday, February 15, 2023 0 1092
International panel to review the management of African penguins International panel to review the management of African penguins SOUTH AFRICA: Following the closure of some fisheries close to penguin colonies last year, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment... Tuesday, February 14, 2023 0 1243
Improving leadership in small scale fisheries Improving leadership in small scale fisheries SOUTH AFRICA: The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the... Monday, February 13, 2023 0 1673
Africa well represented amongst ocean leaders Africa well represented amongst ocean leaders AFRICA: A number of African representatives have been selected to join an international cohort of leaders on this year’s Edinburgh Ocean... Monday, February 13, 2023 0 1909
Good news for South African cadets Good news for South African cadets SOUTH AFRICA: In welcome news, Maersk has made a commitment to source South African crew for its fleet of 280 vessels that currently employ 12,500... Friday, February 10, 2023 0 2094
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026