Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity Converted FPSO to support offshore field Monday, November 10, 2025 0 265 A converted FPSO left Dubai this weekend to take up position at Nigeria’s Okwok field as a key asset to support production in the offshore block. Designed to operate continuously for up to 15 years without drydocking, the vessel is expected to begin production in in the first quarter of next year.
Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office Strengthening hydrographic capacity Friday, November 7, 2025 0 187 GHANA: A new partnership between Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is aiming to see the establishment of a National Hydrographic Office (NHO).
West and Central Africa commits to maritime training West and Central Africa commits to maritime training SIERRA LEONE: Senior maritime officials and experts from across West and Central Africa convened in Freetown for the 34th Board of... Friday, November 7, 2025 0 253
Shipping transaction approved Shipping transaction approved SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has given the green light to Singapore-based Norden Shipping's acquisition of Taylor Maritime's... Thursday, November 6, 2025 0 252
Recognised for leadership in global ocean governance Recognised for leadership in global ocean governance Advocate Radia Razack, the Acting DDG: Oceans and Coast in the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has been elected as... Wednesday, November 5, 2025 0 216
Major decision to review FRAP appeals could lead to instability Major decision to review FRAP appeals could lead to instability SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment’s (DFFE) unusual decision to review the previous Minister’s appeal... Saturday, November 1, 2025 0 438
Financing for maritime corridor will strengthen connectivity Financing for maritime corridor will strengthen connectivity COMOROS: Senior African Development Bank officials attended the official ceremony presided over by President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali... Thursday, October 30, 2025 0 263
Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following... Thursday, October 30, 2025 0 656
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...