South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks Global animal welfare coalition presses marine insurers on live export vessel risk Tuesday, September 1, 2026 0 334 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 performing vessel category by the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU).
Power cruiser sets sights on international debut Power cruiser sets sights on international debut Offshore cruiser to debut at US boat show Tuesday, September 1, 2026 0 251 SOUTH AFRICA: The newly launched offshore cruiser from Askari Yachts, the Askari 65 will make her journey to the United States of America to showcase her ocean-going capability and elegant styling at the Annapolis Powerboat Show in October.
Maritime matters prioritised for bilateral cooperation Maritime matters prioritised for bilateral cooperation SEYCHELLES: Recognising their status as coastal nations, Norway and Seychelles are discussing areas of mutual interest and cooperation across... Monday, August 31, 2026 0 234
Security levels lifted on vessels from Nigeria to USA Security levels lifted on vessels from Nigeria to USA NIGERIA: The lifting of the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States of America from Nigeria is being lifted... Tuesday, August 25, 2026 0 314
Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of... Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of... More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number... Monday, August 24, 2026 0 413
Fifth certification confirmed for hake fishery Fifth certification confirmed for hake fishery SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s trawl fishery for hake, which supplies both local and international markets, has been certified to the Marine... Thursday, August 20, 2026 0 336
New era of port regulation for Nigeria New era of port regulation for Nigeria NIGERIA: Nigeria’s port sector has entered a new regulatory era, with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council formally transitioning into the... Wednesday, August 19, 2026 0 306
Roadmap aims to reduce seabird mortality Roadmap aims to reduce seabird mortality SOUTH AFRICA: Calling for a cross-sector approach to address incidental seabird mortality across the country’s fisheries, a new action plan... Tuesday, August 18, 2026 0 303
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