Key amendments enter into force this month Key amendments enter into force this month IMO highlights changes Friday, January 9, 2026 0 634 A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026. They include the following:
Top three registries aim for IMO status Top three registries aim for IMO status International Flag-State Association moves forward Friday, December 19, 2025 0 412 The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the world’s three largest registries is seeking consultative status at the International Maritime Organisation in a bid to become more active in international policymaking.
Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola ANGOLA: Currently undergoing upgrades in Dubai, Global Fuel Supply’s (GFS) first owned tanker will enter into service as the MV Blue... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 453
Maritime headliners recognised for positive news Maritime headliners recognised for positive news SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 584
Tilayi takes the wheel Tilayi takes the wheel It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 1382
Large-scale seismic survey project launched Large-scale seismic survey project launched MAURITANIA: The Mauritania MegaSurvey comprising over 100,000 km2 of modern seismic data was launched yesterday by TGS as a large-scale... Wednesday, December 17, 2025 0 450
Dedicated grape service for South Africa Dedicated grape service for South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd will offer dedicated weekly sailings for fresh grapes and fruit from South Africa to Europe from the end of December on... Friday, December 12, 2025 0 381
Strengthening MPA delivery in Mozambique Strengthening MPA delivery in Mozambique MOZAMBIQUE: The launch of the National Capacity Development Programme for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Professionals this week in Mozambique... Friday, December 12, 2025 0 361
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...