National blue economy workshop proposes the establishment of an African... National blue economy workshop proposes the establishment of an African... Shaping the Future of Cameroon’s National Blue Economy Thursday, August 1, 2024 0 1165 CAMEROON: The establishment of an African Union Institute for Blue Economy and Technology was proposed during a consultative workshop funded by the Kingdom of Norway to finalise a strategy to shape a Blue Economy Strategy for Cameroon.
New Vice President for Liberian Registry New Vice President for Liberian Registry APPOINTMENT: Liberian Registry Wednesday, July 31, 2024 0 1631 LIBERIA: Commander Norm Witt, a retired member of the US Coast Guard, has been appointed as Vice President, Port State Control Affairs of the Liberian Ship Registry.
Seeking replacement investors for offshore blocks Seeking replacement investors for offshore blocks SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says that it is confident about attracting another suitable investor after the... Wednesday, July 31, 2024 0 1719
TNPA corporatisation progress inches forward TNPA corporatisation progress inches forward SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued yesterday by Transnet, work is underway to complete the Memorandum of Incorporation and the... Tuesday, July 30, 2024 0 1489
Committing to port improvements Committing to port improvements NIGERIA: The new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) officially took up office this month with a commitment to increase... Tuesday, July 30, 2024 0 1606
Four companies vie for ship management contract Four companies vie for ship management contract SOUTH AFRICA: Four companies have submitted bids after the vessel management tender for the SA Agulhas II and Algoa was reissued in April this... Monday, July 29, 2024 0 1829
Stellies student awarded research grant Stellies student awarded research grant SOUTH AFRICA: A Stellenbosch University student is amongst 32 new recipients of research grants awarded by the Marine Stewardship Council’s... Monday, July 29, 2024 0 1152
Logistics acquisition given green light Logistics acquisition given green light SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Tribunal approve the proposed transaction between DP World Logistics and Cargo... Monday, July 29, 2024 0 1484
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, February 18, 2025 An icebreaker promotes relationship between DFFE and PPC SOUTH AFRICA: Joining the SA Agulhas II for a trip from East London to Cape Town last weekend, members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee were given a first-hand glimpse of the vessel’s capabilities as well as its importance in...
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Friday, January 10, 2025 Namibian oil sector hiccough 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.
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Monday, December 23, 2024 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 enhancing the safety of life and property through the development of standards and education.
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Friday, December 20, 2024 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, has confirmed that a Marine Court of Enquiry will be convened in the first quarter of next year as...
Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime sector Monday, December 16, 2024