New minister for fisheries takes office New minister for fisheries takes office Cabinet change sees new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Monday, November 17, 2025 0 552 SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to replace Dr Dion George who has been at the forefront of some controversial decisions impacting the shipping as well as fishing sectors.
Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates Seeking a global competitive market for Ghanaian cadets Friday, November 14, 2025 0 537 The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.
Facility boosts port’s cruise charisma Facility boosts port’s cruise charisma SOUTH AFRICA: The new Cruise Recreation Facility in the Port of Mossel Bay officially welcomed passengers onboard the SH Diana with an opening... Thursday, November 13, 2025 0 486
Terminal expansion project kicks off in Matola Terminal expansion project kicks off in Matola MOZAMBIQUE: The first phase of a $80 million expansion programme, which will increase the terminal’s capacity from 8 million tonnes per... Thursday, November 13, 2025 0 560
Maritime drills builds response readiness Maritime drills builds response readiness SEYCHELLES: Maritime and port security officials participated in a National Drills and Exercises Workshop last week to strengthen national... Tuesday, November 11, 2025 0 423
Calling for continental maritime alignment Calling for continental maritime alignment SOUTH AFRICA: The need for collaboration, harmonisation and alignment across Africa’s maritime space once again come under the spotlight... Monday, November 10, 2025 0 546
Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity A converted FPSO left Dubai this weekend to take up position at Nigeria’s Okwok field as a key asset to support production in the offshore... Monday, November 10, 2025 0 465
Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office GHANA: A new partnership between Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is aiming to see the... Friday, November 7, 2025 0 418
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...