Port partnership signed Port partnership signed Joint venture will develop port infrastructure Friday, February 7, 2025 0 1166 CONGO: AD Ports Group and the CMA CGM Group have formed a joint venture to develop, manage, and operate New East Mole multipurpose terminal at the Port of Pointe Noire in the Republic of the Congo.
Oil escapes wreck during removal operations Oil escapes wreck during removal operations Authority urges public to report oil sightings Thursday, February 6, 2025 0 1481 SOUTH AFRICA: Discoveries of oil on the main beaches of Strandfontein on the West Coast last week have been confirmed by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) to have emanated from the wreck of the Ultra Galaxy which is currently being removed by a Chinese contractor in the area.
20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal 20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal ANGOLA: AD Ports Group officially began its long-term management and development of Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal with local partners in Angola... Saturday, February 1, 2025 0 1636
Improving logistics in East Africa Improving logistics in East Africa UGANDA: Aimed at economic progress and improving trade logistics, the RORO vessel, the MV Mpungu was commissioned in Uganda marking a significant... Friday, January 31, 2025 0 1501
Removal of West Coast wreck underway Removal of West Coast wreck underway SOUTH AFRICA: Having been contracted to undertake the wreck removal of the Ultra Galaxy off the coast near Lutzville, Shanghai Salvage Co... Thursday, January 30, 2025 0 1317
Regulating foreign fishing vessels in South African waters Regulating foreign fishing vessels in South African waters SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is calling for public comment on draft regulations relating to the... Tuesday, January 28, 2025 0 1837
Strengthening measures to protect ocean from ship-related pollution Strengthening measures to protect ocean from ship-related pollution SOUTH AFRICA: Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill which... Tuesday, January 28, 2025 0 1495
Namibia remains upbeat about oil and gas activity Namibia remains upbeat about oil and gas activity NAMIBIA: Describing the Orange Basin as “one of the world’s most promising oil and gas regions,” the National Petroleum... Monday, January 27, 2025 0 3736
0 Maritime People MRA Online Thursday, August 7, 2025 Recognising the impact of knowledge and transparency The recent passing of Dr Monde Mayekiso prompted us to reflect on his contributions to Maritime Review Africa in his position as Chief Director of the then Marine and Coastal Management (MCM). Engaging with our fisheries editor, Claire Ward, he...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, August 6, 2025 African ports receive international recognition Ports in Kenya, Ghana and Benin are represented as finalists in the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ Sustainability Awards for 2025 and will now be vying for public votes before the voting period closes on September 5.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem Cape Town is playing host to an exciting new event later this year aimed at building on the potential of the boating sector across the African continent. Scheduled for October, the first ever African Boating Conference is a long overdue addition...
0 Tender News MRA Online Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Will structural review strengthen SAMSA? SOUTH AFRICA: As discontent both within and outside of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) continues to fester, stakeholders may be pleased to learn that a bid to strengthen the internal structure of the entity will see the...