Supporting maritime education in Africa Supporting maritime education in Africa Cooperating for capacity building Monday, August 25, 2025 0 358 TANZANIA: Discussions to cooperate to building capacity in the maritime sector were held during a visit from the President of the World Maritime University (WMU) to Tanzania.
Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade Partnering for African logistics Saturday, August 23, 2025 0 512 DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Pledging port performance Pledging port performance NIGERIA: Recognising the importance of port performance to promote economic growth for the country’s exports, the Managing Director of the... Friday, August 15, 2025 0 309
Cameroon signs up for SAR membership Cameroon signs up for SAR membership CAMEROON: Cameroon Lifesaving as joined the network of maritime search and rescue organisations represented within the International Maritime... Thursday, August 14, 2025 0 519
Boats and beds added to university Boats and beds added to university GHANA: In a bid to strengthen the Regional Maritime University’s (RMU) ability to provide practical maritime education, Modec Production... Friday, August 8, 2025 0 411
South Africa takes steps to ban plastic microbeads South Africa takes steps to ban plastic microbeads SOUTH AFRICA: Massive fines and long prison sentence could await those that continue to produce, distribute, or export plastic microbeads if the... Thursday, August 7, 2025 0 719
African ports receive international recognition African ports receive international recognition Ports in Kenya, Ghana and Benin are represented as finalists in the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ Sustainability Awards... Wednesday, August 6, 2025 0 692
The future of Africa’s aquaculture sector lies in PPPs The future of Africa’s aquaculture sector lies in PPPs CÔTE D’IVOIRE: The Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia and Chairperson of the... Tuesday, August 5, 2025 0 637
0 Maritime Education & Training MRA Online Thursday, April 16, 2026 Ghana strengthens seafarer commitment GHANA: After announcing a strategic reset in January, the Ghana Maritime Authority has shown commitment to its new National Seafarer Development and Promotion Policy (NSDPP) during the first quarter of 2026 to pursue international partnerships,...
0 Shipping MRA Online Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law The international convention governing liability and compensation for damage caused by hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) carried by sea is edging towards entry into force after a milestone reached at the International Maritime Organisation...
0 Ports MRA Online Friday, April 10, 2026 Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban 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.
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 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 can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.