Department to engage on bunkering Department to engage on bunkering Stakeholder engagement in the Port of Ngqura Friday, October 3, 2025 0 1504 SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will address the bunker industry at an engagement hosted by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) next week in the Port of Ngqura.
South Africans amongst those on intercepted flotilla South Africans amongst those on intercepted flotilla Israeli authorities intercept Global Sumud Flotilla Thursday, October 2, 2025 0 390 At least six South Africans were amongst those involved in the interception by Israeli authorities of most of the boats involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF).
Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Reacting to statements issued by the Government of Djibouti relating to a court ruling on the matter between DP World and Port de Djibouti SA... Thursday, October 2, 2025 0 430
Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC SOUTH AFRICA: An announced increase in the allocated harvesting rights for West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) is being based on scientific evidence... Wednesday, October 1, 2025 0 359
Owner confirms commitment to crew welfare Owner confirms commitment to crew welfare SOUTH AFRICA: Owners of the SA Agulhas, J*S Maritime Partners have confirmed their commitment to crew welfare following the detention of the... Tuesday, September 30, 2025 0 510
Moving Africa’s maritime agenda forward Moving Africa’s maritime agenda forward SOUTH AFRICA: Recognising the need to align policy, infrastructure, skills and investment, the Maritime Business Chamber (MBC) is introducing a... Tuesday, September 30, 2025 0 430
Celebrating achievements in the boatbuilding community Celebrating achievements in the boatbuilding community SOUTH AFRICA: Friday night’s SABBEX Awards Dinner attracted a large crowd of close to 350 people who donned their finest to celebrate the... Monday, September 29, 2025 0 399
Moves towards port productivity Moves towards port productivity In July the Minister of Transport committed to achieving an hourly crane efficiency of 30 moves an hour over the next four years. Given the... Thursday, September 25, 2025 0 1336
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 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 underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.