Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC West Coast Rock Lobster shows signs of recovery Wednesday, October 1, 2025 0 354 SOUTH AFRICA: An announced increase in the allocated harvesting rights for West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) is being based on scientific evidence that suggests the recovery of the resource.
Owner confirms commitment to crew welfare Owner confirms commitment to crew welfare SA Agulhas detained in Durban Tuesday, September 30, 2025 0 502 SOUTH AFRICA: Owners of the SA Agulhas, J*S Maritime Partners have confirmed their commitment to crew welfare following the detention of the vessel in the Port of Durban earlier this month.
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 0 429
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 0 395
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 1319
Future of green shipping calls in Tanzania Future of green shipping calls in Tanzania TANZANIA: The newly commissioned car carrier, the Grande Shanghai, docked at the Port of Dar es Salaam this past week marking the launch of a new... Thursday, September 25, 2025 0 555
New book celebrates maritime heritage New book celebrates maritime heritage SOUTH AFRICA: It took two years to curate, but the stunning coffee table book on the country’s supertugs is a fitting testimony to South... Wednesday, September 24, 2025 0 706
Calling for ocean justice Calling for ocean justice “A sustainable ocean economy cannot be achieved without justice, inclusion and resilience,” Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the... Tuesday, September 23, 2025 0 1403
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.