Poachers intercepted and arrested Poachers intercepted and arrested Nine suspects arrested Saturday, April 11, 2026 0 812 SOUTH AFRICA: Nine suspects have been arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine Protected Area in two separate incidents during the last week.
Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban Public comment window open on TNPA's proposed Durban port land reclamation Friday, April 10, 2026 0 1552 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the existing Point multi-purpose terminal quay wall and a proposed new Point Container Terminal quay wall.
NSC steps in to resolve major maritime disputes NSC steps in to resolve major maritime disputes NIGERIA: The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has demonstrated its effectiveness as a neutral dispute resolution body, recently mediating two... Friday, April 10, 2026 0 834
RTG delivery to boost port efficiency RTG delivery to boost port efficiency GHANA: Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) has taken delivery of a large order of 16 electric Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes at Tema Port in an ongoing... Thursday, April 9, 2026 0 753
Offshore discovery will fast-track development Offshore discovery will fast-track development EGYPT: BP has announced that the discovery of a significant gas and condensate discovery offshore Egypt will likely lead to decisions to... Thursday, April 9, 2026 0 727
Japan confirms commitment to deliver new HQ for Marine Police Japan confirms commitment to deliver new HQ for Marine Police SEYCHELLES: The construction of the new Marine Police Headquarters at Île Perseverance is on schedule to be completed in June 2026, in time for... Wednesday, April 8, 2026 0 889
Traffic flow restored as bulk carrier refloated Traffic flow restored as bulk carrier refloated EGYPT: The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has confirmed the successful refloating of the bulk carrier, Xin Tain Yuan after it grounded due to a... Friday, April 3, 2026 0 755
Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble... Thursday, April 2, 2026 0 783
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, October 23, 2026 Maritime community gathers to remember seafarers SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the maritime community gathered together at a special ceremony in Cape Town yesterday to honour the five seafarers who lost their lives in a tragic accident at the beginning of October.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 15, 2026 Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets from developing countries the onboard experience they need to qualify as officers.
0 Trade MRA Online Thursday, October 8, 2026 Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
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,...
Experts gather to discuss strategies for sustainable use of the marine space Wednesday, November 4, 2026