Global agenda set to turn maritime regulations into practice Global agenda set to turn maritime regulations into practice IMO sets two-year implementation drive Thursday, February 19, 2026 0 389 For the first time, the International Maritime Organisation has set a two-year theme for its World Maritime Day that aims to see the global shipping industry turn decades of international regulation into tangible, operational reality.
Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation Approval sought to reclaim 3.81 hectares in Granger Bay Wednesday, February 18, 2026 0 1268 SOUTH AFRICA: V&A Waterfront Holdings (Pty) Ltd has formally applied for approval to reclaim nearly four hectares of land from coastal waters at Granger Bay, stating that the project could contribute substantially to the country’s gross domestic and create significant employment opportunities.
O&G and port sectors drive need for hydrographic data O&G and port sectors drive need for hydrographic data SOUTH AFRICA: Ongoing interest in exploring Africa’s potential as an oil and gas frontier as well as investment in port development is... Tuesday, February 17, 2026 0 609
Merger creates fifth largest container fleet Merger creates fifth largest container fleet INTERNATIONAL NEWS: The announced agreement between Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd to integrate under the Hapag-Lloyd brand... Tuesday, February 17, 2026 0 349
African states call out false flags African states call out false flags Two African nations have issued formal warnings to the International Maritime Organisation, alerting the global shipping community to fraudulent... Monday, February 16, 2026 0 745
New container terminal receives first vessel New container terminal receives first vessel EGYPT: The 13,117 TEU Essen Express was the first Hapag-Lloyd vessel to call at the Damietta Alliance Container Terminals (DACT) facility on... Monday, February 16, 2026 0 278
Small scale fishers demand answers Small scale fishers demand answers SOUTH AFRICA: Small scale fishers presented a list of demands to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) at the Portfolio... Friday, February 13, 2026 0 341
Partnership places cadets Partnership places cadets KENYA: The first group of 10 cadets from Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) have begun their sea-time training programme, consisting of two... Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 409
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...