Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward Reform programme delivers timelines Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 785 SOUTH AFRICA: Detailed plans for the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority may finally be completed by next month according to a report back on the latest progress report on Operation Vulindlela.
Frigate aims to boost naval significance for South Africa Frigate aims to boost naval significance for South Africa SA Navy to participate in International Fleet Review Monday, February 2, 2026 0 462 SOUTH AFRICA: The SAS Amatola set sail for India as the South African Navy made a significant return to long-range deployments as the frigate made the voyage to participate in the 2026 International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN hosted by the Indian Navy.
UK seeks partnerships in Africa to address ocean migration UK seeks partnerships in Africa to address ocean migration ETHIOPIA: Meeting with UK firms in Ethiopia, Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper is seeking to strengthen job creation backed by UK investment to the... Monday, February 2, 2026 0 509
Sold for scrap Sold for scrap SOUTH AFRICA: The sale by auction of the SA Agulhas has drawn some criticism from the previous owners who contend that she was significantly... Monday, February 2, 2026 0 986
Full restart for LNG project Full restart for LNG project MOZAMBIQUE: Following a decision to lift the Force Majeure instituted in 2021 and resume project activities last year, TotalEnergies yesterday... Friday, January 30, 2026 0 568
Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety The work of law practitioners improving seafarers’ working conditions and maritime safety in Kenya, as well as several other countries, is... Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 563
Training academy acquired to propel growth Training academy acquired to propel growth SOUTH AFRICA: NetEd has propelled itself into the maritime training space with the acquisition of the Cape Town-based Superyacht Training Academy... Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 641
Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth SOUTH AFRICA: Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne will return to Cape Town tomorrow before heading to the Eastern Cape for the first time. Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 465
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...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...