The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home Seafarer’s remains repatriated Tuesday, May 19, 2026 0 847 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.
Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime Annual list to celebrate excellence, mentorship and expertise across the South African maritime industries Monday, May 18, 2026 0 753 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 collaboration is being announced to coincide with the day set aside by the International Maritime...
Rescheduling will leave Marion Island temporarily unmanned Rescheduling will leave Marion Island temporarily unmanned SOUTH AFRICA: Following the announcement in the delay of SA Agulhas II scheduled trip to relieve the current over-wintering team on Marion Island,... Friday, May 15, 2026 0 2570
Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda KENYA: Despite some mixed reviews with social media posts highlighting incidents of disorganisation at this week’s Africa Forward Summit... Friday, May 15, 2026 0 1103
Enough is enough! Enough is enough! World’s seafarers’ and dockers’ unions demand immediate end to seafarer humanitarian crisis - call for governments to confront... Friday, May 15, 2026 0 788
Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention ANGOLA: Angola officially assumed the rotating presidency of the Benguela Current Convention during the 7th BCC Ministerial Conference in Luanda... Thursday, May 14, 2026 0 737
Another terminal operator agreement signed Another terminal operator agreement signed SOUTH AFRICA: Signing their fourth terminal operator agreement this year, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) inked a 20-year contract... Wednesday, May 13, 2026 0 1018
Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance SEYCHELLES: Launched as part of the Seychelles Ports Authority’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme, the pilot launch vessel, Payanke... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 791
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Thursday, October 1, 2026 MOB incident results in three confirmed fatalities SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has issued a statement in relation to the fatal incident onboard the Umkhuseli, confirming that a preliminary enquiry is underway.
0 Ports MRA Online Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Cabinet to investigate an equity partner for TNPA SOUTH AFRICA: In a press briefing following the latest Cabinet meeting, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed that the potential feasibility of securing a minority equity partner for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...
0 Shipping MRA Online Wednesday, September 23, 2026 US accuses IMO of secretive attempts to impose a global tax UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Calling the International Maritime Organization an “obscure UN body”, US President Donald Trump, told the United Nations yesterday in New York that his administration had been forced to intervene and stop the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Anchoring conversations to grow African boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: The African Boating Conference (ABC) returns to Cape Town this time next month and is shaping up to deliver on the success of last year’s inaugural event that saw the establishment of the African Superyacht Working Group...