Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing Maintaining a position of power in the pantry Thursday, April 2, 2026 0 622 SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now OPLASA responds to market conditions Thursday, April 2, 2026 0 584 SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) has confirmed that they are monitoring the current market conditions through April before making a final determination on whether their members will impose a fuel surcharge on OPL operations.
Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 588
Workshop strengthens port security Workshop strengthens port security COMOROS: A four-day workshop held at the end of March helped equip local officials with skills to evaluate their own implementation of... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 634
Shark specialist pledges support to Seychelles Shark specialist pledges support to Seychelles SEYCHELLES: Ocean Ramsey, a marine conservationist, shark behaviour specialist, and free diver known for her close, cage-free interactions with... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 470
Maydon Wharf concessions announced Maydon Wharf concessions announced SOUTH AFRICA: Preferred bidders for two landmark concessions in the Maydon Wharf Precinct in the Port of Durban now will enter into final... Tuesday, March 31, 2026 0 734
Strengthening response to harassment at sea Strengthening response to harassment at sea 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... Thursday, March 26, 2026 0 739
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 0 760
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026