A milestone in maritime education A milestone in maritime education Celebrating three decades of success Monday, December 1, 2025 0 698 SOUTH AFRICA: Guests that included some of the initiators and sponsors of the iconic high school maritime training initiative gathered at the Labia yesterday in Cape Town to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lawhill Maritime Academy.
Is this the end for the SA Agulhas? Is this the end for the SA Agulhas? Seeking solutions to save the icebreaker Friday, November 28, 2025 0 1491 The fanfare associated with the deal to reimagine the SA Agulhas and extend its legacy as a training vessel for South African cadets has faded leaving the vessel sitting under arrest in the Port of Durban as the crew await confirmation of whether they will be paid, and the future of the iconic icebreaker seems uncertain. Editor Colleen Jacka,...
Boosting fresh produce logistics to Europe Boosting fresh produce logistics to Europe MOROCCO: DP World has launched the Atlas service to boost fresh produce logistics between Morocco, the United Kingdom and Europe. Thursday, November 27, 2025 0 487
Offshore data licensing agreement signed Offshore data licensing agreement signed COMOROS: The Island State of Comoros has hailed its intention to explore its offshore opportunities with the announcement of an agreement to grant... Thursday, November 27, 2025 0 419
Facilitating cargo movement Facilitating cargo movement SOUTH AFRICA: The Bayhead Road rehabilitation project which commenced in June this year has been completed a month ahead of schedule, helping... Wednesday, November 26, 2025 0 415
New vessel bolsters moves to modernise fishing sector New vessel bolsters moves to modernise fishing sector LIBERIA: The commissioning of the first semi-industrial fiberglass fishing vessel in Liberia and delivery of 23 newly constructed fibreglass... Wednesday, November 26, 2025 0 506
Massive delivery boosts container handling Massive delivery boosts container handling SOUTH AFRICA: A massive reach stacker weighing more than 100 tons has arrived in the country via the Port of Durban to boost container handling at... Tuesday, November 25, 2025 0 445
Continued investment in new rescue station Continued investment in new rescue station SOUTH AFRICA: Following the purchase of property in Kei Mouth for R2.3 million in May this year, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is... Monday, November 24, 2025 0 455
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...