Maydon Wharf concessions announced Maydon Wharf concessions announced Strengthening agricultural export infrastructure Tuesday, March 31, 2026 0 643 SOUTH AFRICA: Preferred bidders for two landmark concessions in the Maydon Wharf Precinct in the Port of Durban now will enter into final discussions with Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to finalise Terminal Operating Agreements.
Strengthening response to harassment at sea Strengthening response to harassment at sea IMO opens applications for Safe Horizons project Thursday, March 26, 2026 0 660 IMO Member States have until the 4 May to apply to become one of up to six countries to participate in a new initiative aimed at eradicating violence and harassment at sea.
Green ports and decarbonisation on the agenda in Africa Green ports and decarbonisation on the agenda in Africa NIGERIA: African leaders affirmed their commitment to position African ports as environmentally responsible partners that strengthen... Thursday, March 26, 2026 0 723
Funding package to help developing economies participate in world trade Funding package to help developing economies participate in world trade CAMEROON: The UK Government has announced £13 million in Official Development Assistance (ODA) to enable developing economies to participate... Wednesday, March 25, 2026 0 409
Cold case continues Cold case continues SOUTH AFRICA: The Western Cape High Court this month kept alive a significant legal claim by two South African fruit terminal companies against... Wednesday, March 25, 2026 0 1060
Sea turtles off limits for tourists Sea turtles off limits for tourists MAURITIUS: Tourists and operators in the sector have been warned that certain interactions with sea turtles that continue to be offered and... Tuesday, March 24, 2026 0 929
Durban leases extended Durban leases extended SOUTH AFRICA: Port stakeholders have until Friday to comment on Transnet National Ports Authority’s intention to extend seven leases in the... Monday, March 23, 2026 0 729
Researchers address underwater exploration challenges Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden... Monday, March 23, 2026 0 454
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...