Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port Promoting progression to decarbonisation Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1180 EGYPT: The addition of an electric Reach Stacker (eRS) at the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) will act as a pilot over the course of the next few months with the goal of advancing the electrification of terminal operations across the industry.
First tranche for Transnet First tranche for Transnet African Development Bank loan to support Transnet recovery Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1196 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet has received the first tranche of its its $1 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) which aims to stabilise the State Owned Entitity and support its investment plan to upgrade existing infrastructure while enhancing key logistic chain segments.
Courts find company guilty of illegal fishing Courts find company guilty of illegal fishing Monday, December 9, 2024 0 1145
Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries ETHIOPIA: The adoption of a new fisheries bureau and the development of action plans for Africa’s fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic... Thursday, December 5, 2024 0 1960
Africa well represented on new advisory body Africa well represented on new advisory body Established last month by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC),... Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 2299
Call to Africa to build a responsible O&G sector Call to Africa to build a responsible O&G sector NAMIBIA: Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy has called on African nations to safeguard their socio-economic advantages from ongoing oil... Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 2593
Port expansion project moves forward Port expansion project moves forward NIGERIA: Nigerdock has concluded an agreement to commence with the expansion of Snake Island Port, multipurpose port facility comprising of three... Tuesday, December 3, 2024 0 1264
A first for maritime training A first for maritime training LIBERIA: The first cohort of certified Liberian Marine Engineers Officers Class-3 graduated last week at a ceremony held at the Liberia Maritime... Monday, December 2, 2024 0 1231
0 Tender News MRA Online Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Ship management tender resurfaces for another round of bidding SOUTH AFRICA: The contract to manage the SA Agulhas II and the Algoa that was extended again last month has once again been advertised by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, April 14, 2025 New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: Scheduled for October this year, the inaugural African Boating Conference will be hosted in Cape Town and aims to provide a broad perspective of the recreational marine sector on the continent.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, April 12, 2025 Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Measures that include a new fuel standard for ships as well as a global pricing mechanism for emissions are set to be formally adopted by the International Maritime Organisation in October this year and come into force in 2027.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, April 12, 2025 Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services MOZAMBIQUE: Two large vessels have entered service at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique to offer coastal shipping services to the country’s trade and strengthen the government’s commitment to boost cabotage.