Award aims to recognise contributions to gender equality Award aims to recognise contributions to gender equality IMO launches 2024 Gender Equality Award Tuesday, March 14, 2023 0 898 INTERNATIONAL: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is inviting nominations for a new Gender Equality Award that will be presented for the first time in 2024.
Paramount sells off engine company in part management buy-out Paramount sells off engine company in part management buy-out Southern Power (Pty) Ltd acquired Monday, March 13, 2023 0 1012 SOUTH AFRICA: Teaming up with additional investors, current CEO of Southern Power (Pty) Ltd has concluded a deal for the full acquisition of the company from Paramount Maritime Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
Asset sales will move training forward Asset sales will move training forward SOUTH AFRICA: CPUT Survival Centre is currently auctioning off a number of assets including four vessels of various sizes as well as an enclosed... Wednesday, March 8, 2023 0 809
Core business strengthens earnings Core business strengthens earnings SOUTH AFRICA: After the successful disposal of Grindrod Bank to African Bank at the end of last year, Grindrod Limited announced sound financial... Monday, March 6, 2023 0 833
Iconic boatbuilder acquired by Eastern European investment firm Iconic boatbuilder acquired by Eastern European investment firm SOUTH AFRICA: In what may well be one of the most significant maritime foreign investment transactions for the year, iconic catamaran builder,... Friday, March 3, 2023 0 1240
Suspicious vessel raises alarm on IUU fishing Suspicious vessel raises alarm on IUU fishing SENEGAL: Greenpeace Africa is calling on West African governments to strengthen surveillance of the region's oceans and protect fisheries... Thursday, March 2, 2023 0 950
Angola subsea contract awarded Angola subsea contract awarded ANGOLA: Azule Energy has awarded a large subsea contract to Subsea 7 within the framework of the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development Project,... Tuesday, February 28, 2023 0 901
Investing in the Blue Economy to empower fishing sector Investing in the Blue Economy to empower fishing sector KENYA: President William Ruto has announced plans to invest in necessary infrastructure development that will unlock the potential of the blue... Monday, February 27, 2023 0 865
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, October 23, 2026 Maritime community gathers to remember seafarers SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the maritime community gathered together at a special ceremony in Cape Town yesterday to honour the five seafarers who lost their lives in a tragic accident at the beginning of October.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 15, 2026 Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets from developing countries the onboard experience they need to qualify as officers.
0 Trade MRA Online Thursday, October 8, 2026 Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
0 Seafarers MRA Online Sunday, October 4, 2026 Maritime industry responds to online speculation SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...
Port visit highlights importance of infrastructure investment to remain competitive Wednesday, October 7, 2026