Minister calls out environmental lobbyists Minister calls out environmental lobbyists O&G exploration is an imperative for the country – says Minister Tuesday, March 17, 2026 0 817 SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference in Cape Town where he condemned “the persistent opposition from environmental lobby groups who continue to block every oil and gas development in our country”.
New LPG carrier to expand capacity for Ghana New LPG carrier to expand capacity for Ghana Improving supply security for the region Monday, March 16, 2026 0 651 The commissioning of the 40,000 m3 LPG carrier, MT Asharami Ghana last week, officially increases the Sahara Group’s LPG carrier fleet to six vessels with a combined capacity of 202,000 m3.
President onboard with Mauritius Day celebrations President onboard with Mauritius Day celebrations MAURITIUS: After a productive state visit to Mauritius where he met with the Prime Minister to discuss key areas of collaboration, the President... Saturday, March 14, 2026 0 838
Digitalisation plans to improve efficiency and safety Digitalisation plans to improve efficiency and safety LIBERIA: The world’s largest ship registry has announced plans to introduce electronic seafarer documents as part of its commitment to... Friday, March 13, 2026 0 622
IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and... Thursday, March 12, 2026 0 667
South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels SOUTH AFRICA: Alerted by the unusual behaviour of four Chinese fishing vessels, teams from the Fisheries Branch of the Department of Forestry,... Thursday, March 12, 2026 0 901
Industry can expect clarity for offshore exploration authorisation Industry can expect clarity for offshore exploration authorisation SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to address “decision paralysis”, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp has... Wednesday, March 11, 2026 0 601
Workshop strengthens fight against illegal fishing activities Workshop strengthens fight against illegal fishing activities NAMIBIA: Held at the end of last month, a four-day workshop aimed to strengthen the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU)... Monday, March 9, 2026 0 769
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
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...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026