Addressing weaknesses in Africa’s Port State Control Addressing weaknesses in Africa’s Port State Control Recognising the knowledge gaps in implementing and enforcing conventions Wednesday, July 15, 2026 0 236 NIGERIA: A new five-year programme will train some 200 Port State Control officials across West and Central Africa to address knowledge gaps in the implementation and enforcement of relevant conventions and in the understanding of international best practices.
Quantifying local content in oil and gas sector Quantifying local content in oil and gas sector Shell highlights initiatives and commitments to local content Wednesday, July 15, 2026 0 213 NIGERIA: Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has launched a $3-billion Contract Finance Facility in partnership with nine leading Nigerian banks to help empower Nigerian contractors in the oil and gas sector.
Poaching continues despite crackdown, deputy minister admits Poaching continues despite crackdown, deputy minister admits SOUTH AFRICA: Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has admitted that illegal sales of marine resources such... Tuesday, July 14, 2026 0 194
Improving Flag State performance goals for White List Status Improving Flag State performance goals for White List Status SIERRA LEONE: The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMARAD) has recorded its strongest performance to date in the latest Paris Memorandum of... Tuesday, July 14, 2026 0 203
Turkish yard chosen for patrol and inspection boats Turkish yard chosen for patrol and inspection boats TANZANIA: The Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) has signed a contract with Mercan Tekne Deniz Araçları Ltd Şti of Türkiye for the... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 276
Port gains recorded for Cape Town Port gains recorded for Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is reporting that operational improvements in the Port of Cape Town are a result of... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 245
Gabon takes control of its flag Gabon takes control of its flag GABON: Following the lead of Comoros, the Government of Gabon has formally terminated its agreement with Intershipping Services LLC to manage its... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 330
Port users given tight window to weigh in on potential port disruptions Port users given tight window to weigh in on potential port disruptions SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has opened a seven-day public comment window that could directly impact traffic and... Thursday, July 9, 2026 0 356
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...