Increasing skills in maritime transport Increasing skills in maritime transport College seeks additional accreditation Friday, January 16, 2026 0 547 TANZANIA: The Dar es Salaam Maritime Training Academy (DMTA) has requested accreditation to teach basic maritime courses as part of the country’s impetus to increase basic skills in the maritime transport sector.
Improving seismic data availability Improving seismic data availability Reprocessing project completed Wednesday, January 14, 2026 0 537 SIERRA LEONE: Providing improved seismic data in Sierra Leone’s offshore basins, TGS has successfully completed the Sierra Leone Fusion 3D (Vision) multi-client reprocessing project.
Draft regulations released for comment Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing... Tuesday, January 13, 2026 0 716
Fire causes crew to abandon vessel Fire causes crew to abandon vessel SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is investigating an incident that resulted in the successful evacuation of 21... Tuesday, January 13, 2026 0 585
Shipping's efficiency crisis Shipping's efficiency crisis The global shipping industry is systematically squandering opportunities to slash fuel costs and emissions, not because solutions don't exist,... Monday, January 12, 2026 0 651
Investing in coral reef preservation Investing in coral reef preservation KENYA: The United Nations Development Capital Fund (UNCDF), through the Global Coral Reef Fund (Gfcr), have signed two new financing agreements to... Saturday, January 10, 2026 0 477
Seafarer welfare being monitored Seafarer welfare being monitored SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk... Saturday, January 10, 2026 0 813
Key amendments enter into force this month Key amendments enter into force this month A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026. They include the following: Friday, January 9, 2026 0 875
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.