Celebrating maritime graduations Celebrating maritime graduations Maritime milestone Thursday, May 29, 2025 0 592 SEYCHELLES: President Wavel Ramkalawan attended the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) graduation ceremony which celebrated the academic accomplishments of 104 students completing certificate and advanced certificate programmes—an important milestone for the country's maritime education sector.
Hydrographic maps to improve data sharing Hydrographic maps to improve data sharing Ceremony to handover hydrographic maps Wednesday, May 28, 2025 0 541 SEYCHELLES: The Ministry of Transport yesterday hosted a ceremony to officially handover hydrographic maps to major national stakeholders in an effort to promote the importance of data sharing across government institutions.
Renewed commitment for a regional fisheries register Renewed commitment for a regional fisheries register TOGO: Last week’s meeting of the West Africa Task Force (WATF)concluded with an essential agreement concerning a regional fisheries vessel... Tuesday, May 27, 2025 0 431
Africa features in billion-dollar investment plans Africa features in billion-dollar investment plans Projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal feature in DP World’s $2.5 billion investment plan for 2025 aimed at expanding its... Thursday, May 22, 2025 0 619
Interest re-ignited in offshore opportunities Interest re-ignited in offshore opportunities SOUTH AFRICA: TotalEnergies confirmed its intention launch an offshore drilling programme in South Africa next year following recent legislative... Wednesday, May 21, 2025 0 575
First fishing net recycling facility First fishing net recycling facility SOUTH AFRICA: A groundbreaking pilot project at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront will transform how fishing nets are recycled in South... Wednesday, May 21, 2025 0 939
Multi million rand investment to boost container handling Multi million rand investment to boost container handling SOUTH AFRICA: A R285 million investment in container handling at the Port of Richard’s Bay is set to increase the port’s annual... Tuesday, May 20, 2025 0 713
Applications invited for cadet training opportunity Applications invited for cadet training opportunity The deadline to apply for NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025 is looming and cadets from Small Island Developing States... Monday, May 19, 2025 0 1353
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing vessel construction, fisher welfare and radio installations.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, January 10, 2026 Seafarer welfare being monitored SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk carrier MV Sea Lord, which has been detained in the Port of Ngqura since November 14, 2025, following a...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 news from the private as well as public sectors, and showcased the impact of industry initiatives as...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 Authority (SAMSA). Editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with Tilayi in his car as he left a meeting in...