Minister calls out environmental lobbyists Minister calls out environmental lobbyists O&G exploration is an imperative for the country – says Minister Tuesday, March 17, 2026 0 897 SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference in Cape Town where he condemned “the persistent opposition from environmental lobby groups who continue to block every oil and gas development in our country”.
New LPG carrier to expand capacity for Ghana New LPG carrier to expand capacity for Ghana Improving supply security for the region Monday, March 16, 2026 0 791 The commissioning of the 40,000 m3 LPG carrier, MT Asharami Ghana last week, officially increases the Sahara Group’s LPG carrier fleet to six vessels with a combined capacity of 202,000 m3.
President onboard with Mauritius Day celebrations President onboard with Mauritius Day celebrations MAURITIUS: After a productive state visit to Mauritius where he met with the Prime Minister to discuss key areas of collaboration, the President... Saturday, March 14, 2026 0 923
Digitalisation plans to improve efficiency and safety Digitalisation plans to improve efficiency and safety LIBERIA: The world’s largest ship registry has announced plans to introduce electronic seafarer documents as part of its commitment to... Friday, March 13, 2026 0 707
IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and... Thursday, March 12, 2026 0 755
South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels SOUTH AFRICA: Alerted by the unusual behaviour of four Chinese fishing vessels, teams from the Fisheries Branch of the Department of Forestry,... Thursday, March 12, 2026 0 1032
Industry can expect clarity for offshore exploration authorisation Industry can expect clarity for offshore exploration authorisation SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to address “decision paralysis”, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp has... Wednesday, March 11, 2026 0 704
Workshop strengthens fight against illegal fishing activities Workshop strengthens fight against illegal fishing activities NAMIBIA: Held at the end of last month, a four-day workshop aimed to strengthen the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU)... Monday, March 9, 2026 0 859
0 Seafarers MRA Online Sunday, October 4, 2026 Maritime industry responds to online speculation SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Thursday, October 1, 2026 MOB incident results in three confirmed fatalities SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has issued a statement in relation to the fatal incident onboard the Umkhuseli, confirming that a preliminary enquiry is underway.
0 Ports MRA Online Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Cabinet to investigate an equity partner for TNPA SOUTH AFRICA: In a press briefing following the latest Cabinet meeting, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed that the potential feasibility of securing a minority equity partner for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...
0 Shipping MRA Online Wednesday, September 23, 2026 US accuses IMO of secretive attempts to impose a global tax UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Calling the International Maritime Organization an “obscure UN body”, US President Donald Trump, told the United Nations yesterday in New York that his administration had been forced to intervene and stop the...