Ship management tender resurfaces for another round of bidding Ship management tender resurfaces for another round of bidding DFFE vessel management contract back up for grabs Tuesday, April 15, 2025 0 1938 SOUTH AFRICA: The contract to manage the SA Agulhas II and the Algoa that was extended again last month has once again been advertised by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
Public comment invited on Upstream Petroleum Act Public comment invited on Upstream Petroleum Act Independent legislation for the sector Tuesday, April 15, 2025 0 1314 SOUTH AFRICA: The public has until the middle of May to comment on the Draft Regulations of the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2024 which was published in the Government Gazette yesterday.
New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: Scheduled for October this year, the inaugural African Boating Conference will be hosted in Cape Town and aims to provide a broad... Monday, April 14, 2025 0 1767
Targeting the fishing industry with new management measures Targeting the fishing industry with new management measures ANGOLA: The Angolan government has announced new measures to reduce overcapacity of the fishing fleet and improve the monitoring of the sector... Monday, April 14, 2025 0 921
Discussing port performance in South Africa Discussing port performance in South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: The 11th Annual Port Performance Roadshow for the South African Port system is scheduled for May to provide port users with the... Monday, April 14, 2025 0 1626
Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Measures that include a new fuel standard for ships as well as a global pricing mechanism for emissions are set to be formally adopted by the... Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 1342
Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services MOZAMBIQUE: Two large vessels have entered service at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique to offer coastal shipping services to the country’s... Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 1532
Navies prepare for maritime engagement Navies prepare for maritime engagement KENYA: The Commander Kenya Navy Fleet, Brigadier Mohamed Shemote, officially flagged off the Kenya Navy Special Boat Unit (SBU) operators for The... Friday, April 11, 2025 0 722
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 10, 2025 SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science at a ceremony in Paris this week.
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Friday, December 5, 2025 Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy leaders The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African professionals seeking to advance their expertise in marine science, aquaculture, and sustainable...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her representation of her country at the International Maritime Organisation and her role in developing...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for prosecution.