West and Central Africa commits to maritime training West and Central Africa commits to maritime training Experts commit to future of RMU Friday, November 7, 2025 0 435 SIERRA LEONE: Senior maritime officials and experts from across West and Central Africa convened in Freetown for the 34th Board of Governors’ Meeting of the Regional Maritime University (RMU), calling for a modernisation of the curriculum and reaffirming their collective commitment to strengthening maritime education, innovation, and cooperation in the region.
Shipping transaction approved Shipping transaction approved Competition commission approves transaction without conditions Thursday, November 6, 2025 0 437 SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has given the green light to Singapore-based Norden Shipping's acquisition of Taylor Maritime's South African dry bulk shipping contracts, finding the transaction poses no substantial threat to market competition or public interest.
Recognised for leadership in global ocean governance Recognised for leadership in global ocean governance Advocate Radia Razack, the Acting DDG: Oceans and Coast in the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has been elected as... Wednesday, November 5, 2025 0 394
Major decision to review FRAP appeals could lead to instability Major decision to review FRAP appeals could lead to instability SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment’s (DFFE) unusual decision to review the previous Minister’s appeal... Saturday, November 1, 2025 0 606
Financing for maritime corridor will strengthen connectivity Financing for maritime corridor will strengthen connectivity COMOROS: Senior African Development Bank officials attended the official ceremony presided over by President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali... Thursday, October 30, 2025 0 423
Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following... Thursday, October 30, 2025 0 863
Shark longlining vessel fined Shark longlining vessel fined SOUTH AFRICA: A shark longline vessel has been fined following an inspection that revealed breaches to their fishing permits. Thursday, October 30, 2025 0 514
New port facilities for seamless cargo movement New port facilities for seamless cargo movement NAMIBIA: Grindrod Limited, officially opened its new 4,000m2 warehouse in the Port of Walvis Bay this week, which is designed for seamless cargo... Wednesday, October 29, 2025 0 517
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...