Women must be central to unlocking the ocean economy Women must be central to unlocking the ocean economy Former Minister of Transport reflects on potential of ocean economy to offer opportunities to women Friday, August 14, 2026 0 200 SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s vast ocean economy cannot reach its full potential while women remain largely on the margins, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga has warned.
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness... Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness... Industry association, OPLASA, has made a formal submission to address an anomaly in the application of an important diesel refund mechanism available to comparable maritime sectors. Friday, August 14, 2026 0 327 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 local waters.
Promoting maritime training in the shipbuilding industry Promoting maritime training in the shipbuilding industry EQUATORIAL GUINEA: A delegation from the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) visited the Asaba Shipyard in Malabo to explore... Thursday, August 13, 2026 0 187
Unlocking investment in the offshore oil and gas space Unlocking investment in the offshore oil and gas space NIGERIA: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a reform that replaces project-by-project negotiations with a transparent investment framework... Thursday, August 13, 2026 0 50
New dredger for mining operation New dredger for mining operation DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: Following the conclusion of a technical inspection, a newly-built customised Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) is due... Tuesday, August 11, 2026 0 228
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking in the Eastern Cape yesterday, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, admitted that the... Wednesday, August 5, 2026 0 333
WMU explores partnerships with Tanzania WMU explores partnerships with Tanzania TANZANIA: Visiting the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) Headquarters in Dar es Salaam last week, Anna Karlqvist, Assistant to the... Monday, August 3, 2026 0 267
Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime... Monday, August 3, 2026 0 390
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...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ON THE QUAYSIDE It’s not easy for a new event to present itself and deliver real value to the maritime industry, but that’s exactly what the African Boating Conference (ABC) achieved in 2025. Introducing the conference into an already crowded...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026