Namibian oil sector hiccough Namibian oil sector hiccough Ministry of Mines and Energy responds to Shell's Orange Basin write-down Friday, January 10, 2025 0 4631 NAMIBIA: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) does believe that Shell’s decision to write-down $400 million on oil discoveries in a licence held in the Orange Basin will significantly impact Namibia's oil and gas development.
Patrol vessel for Nigeria Patrol vessel for Nigeria Private operator takes delivery of a patrol vessel Wednesday, January 8, 2025 0 1722 SOUTH AFRICA: Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland IOSL) has taken a delivery of an offshore patrol vessel from Damen Shipyards Cape Town to undertake offshore patrol duties within Nigerian maritime waters.
Funding safety in Africa Funding safety in Africa Applicants from across Africa have until 10 January 2025 to apply for up to £1 million in funding for projects and initiatives aimed at... Monday, December 23, 2024 0 2548
Lepanto report will lead to further investigations Lepanto report will lead to further investigations SOUTH AFRICA: Following the release of the Preliminary Report into the sinking of the Lepanto this week, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy,... Friday, December 20, 2024 0 2588
New vessel build for fishing programme New vessel build for fishing programme DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a contract for the delivery of seven new fishing vessels to operate on lakes and along the coast. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 0 1689
Port expansion project completed on schedule Port expansion project completed on schedule MOROCCO: APM Terminals is ramping up operations for 2025 by celebrating the last part of its two million TEU-expansion in MedPort Tangier, which... Wednesday, December 18, 2024 0 1927
Funding for port expansion signed Funding for port expansion signed MOROCCO: Morocco's port management company Marsa Maroc has signed a €65 million financing agreement with the European Bank for... Tuesday, December 17, 2024 0 1996
Supporting artisanal fishers Supporting artisanal fishers MAURITIUS: Some 100 fishers received certificates this week after completing the General Course for Fishers at the Mauritius Maritime Training... Monday, December 16, 2024 0 1571
0 Maritime People MRA Online Thursday, August 7, 2025 Recognising the impact of knowledge and transparency The recent passing of Dr Monde Mayekiso prompted us to reflect on his contributions to Maritime Review Africa in his position as Chief Director of the then Marine and Coastal Management (MCM). Engaging with our fisheries editor, Claire Ward, he...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, August 6, 2025 African ports receive international recognition Ports in Kenya, Ghana and Benin are represented as finalists in the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ Sustainability Awards for 2025 and will now be vying for public votes before the voting period closes on September 5.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem Cape Town is playing host to an exciting new event later this year aimed at building on the potential of the boating sector across the African continent. Scheduled for October, the first ever African Boating Conference is a long overdue addition...
0 Tender News MRA Online Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Will structural review strengthen SAMSA? SOUTH AFRICA: As discontent both within and outside of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) continues to fester, stakeholders may be pleased to learn that a bid to strengthen the internal structure of the entity will see the...