South African shipyard confirms partnerships South African shipyard confirms partnerships SAS signs agreements for technology and vessel designs Thursday, September 26, 2024 0 1558 SOUTH AFRICA: Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) of Durban has confirmed the signing of two notable agreements with an international shipbuilder as well as naval architects to secure the rights to designs and technology.
New partnership moves floating dock project forward New partnership moves floating dock project forward Project Shiprite seen as a gamechanger for Africa Wednesday, September 25, 2024 0 1249 GHANA: Following the announcement of additional funding for the construction of a floating dock facility in June this year, Interocean Marine Services (Interocean) has confirmed a partnership with Prime Meridian Docks Ghana in the facility.
New association aims to integrate port communities New association aims to integrate port communities The newly established International Association of Port Development (IAPORTS) is open to all players in the global port supply chain and aims to... Monday, September 23, 2024 0 1309
New CEO for SAMSA finally announced New CEO for SAMSA finally announced SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent CEO, the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s head was finally announced at... Friday, September 20, 2024 0 3056
More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team RWANDA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)... Wednesday, September 18, 2024 0 1396
Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority has taken delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units which are due to be installed in the... Tuesday, September 17, 2024 0 1405
Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa Underwriters are becoming more cautious in their dealings with vessels traversing high-risk regions and the Red Sea as well as other conflict... Tuesday, September 17, 2024 0 1677
Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Bill has been published by the Minister of Transport for... Monday, September 16, 2024 0 1800
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, March 31, 2025 Surveying maps out safer maritime development and operations SOUTH AFRICA: A focus on port development and offshore maritime projects within Africa is having a positive impact on the hydrographic sector with opportunities existing for not only the bigger, more established operators, but also for smaller...
0 Tender News MRA Online Sunday, March 23, 2025 Transport Minister mining for information SOUTH AFRICA: Aiming to capitalise on the private sector interest in participating in the port and rail sectors, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy has launched a Request for Information to develop infrastructure from “pit to port”...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 20, 2025 New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector SOUTH AFRICA: Prompted by the latest gazetting of proposed regulations aimed at the offshore bunkering industry, stakeholders have joined forces to establish the Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa (BIASA) which will represent and...
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbyists to push agenda in Washington The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has enlisted international consulting firm, Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD), to support oil and gas engagement between the US and Africa in a bid to ensure that the continent’s energy interests are effectively...