Ambitious multi-well drilling campaign Ambitious multi-well drilling campaign Accelerating Namibian exploration Friday, February 24, 2023 0 794 NAMIBIA: Impact Oil & Gas Limited’s move to accelerate the development of the Venus discovery while exploring for additional resources in the Orange Basin is aimed at accelerating offshore exploration along Namibia’s coast.
Shipbuilding training programme targets unemployed graduates Shipbuilding training programme targets unemployed graduates Partnering to provide six-week training programme Friday, February 17, 2023 0 1021 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 NIGERIA: Representing a ninth order with the French shipbuilder, the Nigerian Navy has renewed it’s connection with Ocea with an order for... Friday, February 17, 2023 0 1045
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 0 811
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 1225
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 1327
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 1757
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 2054
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