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Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks

Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks

TNPA separation ambitions dismissed for 2026

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December 2023. That was the expected deadline for the completion of the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority at the outset of Operation Vulindlela (OV). It’s now April 2026 and, while the latest OV Quarterly Report merely hints at the issue, two tenders released by TNPA this week indicate that there is some traction. Editor, Colleen Jacka, delves into the scope of the tenders and outlines what the industry can expect over the next 12 months.

Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award

Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award

Recognising fuel efficiency in Africa

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GHANA: Opsealog, a provider of data integration and performance management services for the marine offshore industry, has announced Tullow Ghana’s MV Flat Confidence as the inaugural winner of its Fuel Efficiency Award. 

New milestone announced in seafloor mapping New milestone announced in seafloor mapping

New milestone announced in seafloor mapping

Almost 30% of the world’s ocean floor has now been successfully mapped with approximately five million square kilometres of data added over...
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Could regulatory review open doors for maritime SMEs? Could regulatory review open doors for maritime SMEs?

Could regulatory review open doors for maritime SMEs?

SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has launched a nationwide review of regulations across all markets that may be acting as barriers to...
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Charting Africa’s maritime opportunities Charting Africa’s maritime opportunities

Charting Africa’s maritime opportunities

Africa is shopping for maritime services, equipment, boats and consultants. In the first three months of 2026, Maritime Review Africa published...
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F-A Platform remains unmanned after power failure F-A Platform remains unmanned after power failure

F-A Platform remains unmanned after power failure

SOUTH AFRICA: For the first time in history the F-A Platform, located approximately 98km offshore Mossel Bay, is completely unmanned after all 53...
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Flagging issues addressed Flagging issues addressed

Flagging issues addressed

Responding to rising number of ships flying false flags with nearly 40 countries reporting cases of fraudulent use by criminal groups, the...
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Impact of fuel price on water transport a cause for concern Impact of fuel price on water transport a cause for concern

Impact of fuel price on water transport a cause for concern

TANZANIA: Stakeholders in the Mwanza, Kigoma and Kagera regions met yesterday to discuss the impact of the increase in fuel prices and engage on...
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Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern 0 Trade
MRA Online

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...
Maritime industry responds to online speculation 0 Seafarers
MRA Online

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,...
Cabinet to investigate an equity partner for TNPA 0 Ports
MRA Online

Cabinet to investigate an equity partner for TNPA

SOUTH AFRICA: In a press briefing following the latest Cabinet meeting, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed that the potential feasibility of securing a minority equity partner for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...

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