Enough is enough! Enough is enough! Seafarers demand end to exploitation Friday, May 15, 2026 0 847 World’s seafarers’ and dockers’ unions demand immediate end to seafarer humanitarian crisis - call for governments to confront the Flag of Convenience system that enables exploitation and fails to protect seafarers.
Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention 7th BCC Ministerial Conference Thursday, May 14, 2026 0 829 ANGOLA: Angola officially assumed the rotating presidency of the Benguela Current Convention during the 7th BCC Ministerial Conference in Luanda Province this week.
Another terminal operator agreement signed Another terminal operator agreement signed SOUTH AFRICA: Signing their fourth terminal operator agreement this year, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) inked a 20-year contract... Wednesday, May 13, 2026 0 1109
Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance SEYCHELLES: Launched as part of the Seychelles Ports Authority’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme, the pilot launch vessel, Payanke... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 889
Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels TANZANIA: Recognising the importance of investment in the shipbuilding sector in the Mwanza Region, the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 925
Decommissioned to the deep Decommissioned to the deep SEYCHELLES: The PS Topaz made her final descent this weekend into the waters she protected over the last two decades to take up her new purpose as... Sunday, May 10, 2026 0 811
Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers SOUTH AFRICA: Originally scheduled to depart last month, the SA Agulhas II is still awaiting the availability of polar diesel and will only... Saturday, May 9, 2026 0 636
Ship repair JV to boost services on west coast of Africa Ship repair JV to boost services on west coast of Africa SENEGAL: Damen Shipyards Group and the Senegalese Government have formed a joint venture (JV) to operate Damen Shiprepair Dakar on the West... Friday, May 8, 2026 0 931
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, October 23, 2026 Maritime community gathers to remember seafarers SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the maritime community gathered together at a special ceremony in Cape Town yesterday to honour the five seafarers who lost their lives in a tragic accident at the beginning of October.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 15, 2026 Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets from developing countries the onboard experience they need to qualify as officers.
0 Trade MRA Online Thursday, October 8, 2026 Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
0 Seafarers MRA Online Sunday, October 4, 2026 Maritime industry responds to online speculation SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...
South African joins international panel to discuss resilience of marine businesses Friday, November 6, 2026
Experts gather to discuss strategies for sustainable use of the marine space Wednesday, November 4, 2026