Free refit for coast guard vessel Free refit for coast guard vessel India steps in to boost coastal patrols Wednesday, February 11, 2026 0 514 SEYCHELLES: News emanating from a State Visit to India by the president of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Hermine includes confirmation of India’s offer to sponsor the refit of one of the coast guard vessels as well as to assist in the establishment of a hydrographic unit.
Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern A maritime fraud crisis Tuesday, February 10, 2026 0 858 The International Maritime Organisation’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) issued a report at the beginning of the month outlining more than 100 documented cases of fraudulent seafarer documentation reported over from 2024 to the end of January this year.
Applications for abalone ranching open Applications for abalone ranching open SOUTH AFRICA: The South African government has recognised a new abalone ranching concession area along the Western Cape coast near Papendorp,... Tuesday, February 10, 2026 0 624
Ongoing stakeholder meetings discuss fishing vessel regulations Ongoing stakeholder meetings discuss fishing vessel regulations SOUTH AFRICA: After hosting engagements in KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape, the South African Maritime Safety Authority will move to the... Monday, February 9, 2026 0 571
West Africa shipping service upgrades West Africa shipping service upgrades CMA CGM has announced an upgrade to their WAX services which will now feature three dedicated loops that includes two new services in the Asia to... Monday, February 9, 2026 0 459
Oil major expands its stake in Namibia offshore acreage Oil major expands its stake in Namibia offshore acreage NAMIBIA: TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire a 42.5% operated interest in PEL104 Exploration license, located offshore Namibia, from... Friday, February 6, 2026 0 565
Naval escort as ships reroute to Red Sea Naval escort as ships reroute to Red Sea The Gemini Cooperation, an operational collaboration between AP Moller – Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, will reroute vessels through the Red Sea... Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 586
Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward SOUTH AFRICA: Detailed plans for the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority may finally be completed by next month according to... Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 864
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.