Seafarer welfare being monitored Seafarer welfare being monitored Detained vessel leaves seafarers stranded Saturday, January 10, 2026 0 772 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 Port State Control (PSC) inspection that identified 42 deficiencies, including the non-payment of crew wages.
Key amendments enter into force this month Key amendments enter into force this month IMO highlights changes Friday, January 9, 2026 0 825 A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026. They include the following:
Top three registries aim for IMO status Top three registries aim for IMO status The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the world’s three largest registries is seeking consultative status at the... Friday, December 19, 2025 0 547
Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola ANGOLA: Currently undergoing upgrades in Dubai, Global Fuel Supply’s (GFS) first owned tanker will enter into service as the MV Blue... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 579
Maritime headliners recognised for positive news 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... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 724
Tilayi takes the wheel 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... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 1556
Large-scale seismic survey project launched Large-scale seismic survey project launched MAURITANIA: The Mauritania MegaSurvey comprising over 100,000 km2 of modern seismic data was launched yesterday by TGS as a large-scale... Wednesday, December 17, 2025 0 605
Dedicated grape service for South Africa Dedicated grape service for South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd will offer dedicated weekly sailings for fresh grapes and fruit from South Africa to Europe from the end of December on... Friday, December 12, 2025 0 512
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.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
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,...