New vessel bolsters moves to modernise fishing sector New vessel bolsters moves to modernise fishing sector Initiating an investment plan Wednesday, November 26, 2025 0 562 LIBERIA: The commissioning of the first semi-industrial fiberglass fishing vessel in Liberia and delivery of 23 newly constructed fibreglass canoes this week marks the country’s commitment to modernise its fisheries sector.
Massive delivery boosts container handling Massive delivery boosts container handling Heavy duty container lifting Tuesday, November 25, 2025 0 494 SOUTH AFRICA: A massive reach stacker weighing more than 100 tons has arrived in the country via the Port of Durban to boost container handling at C Steinweg Group’s Johannesburg facility for six months.
Continued investment in new rescue station Continued investment in new rescue station SOUTH AFRICA: Following the purchase of property in Kei Mouth for R2.3 million in May this year, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is... Monday, November 24, 2025 0 501
Namibia leverages position to capture green fuels market Namibia leverages position to capture green fuels market NAMIBIA: Namibia took a decisive step toward becoming Africa's clean shipping pioneer last week, hosting two high-stakes workshops that... Monday, November 24, 2025 0 624
Promoting the offshore oil in South Africa Promoting the offshore oil in South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: Boasting an extensive history in the offshore oil sector, Niall Kramer has been appointed as the National Spokesperson for the... Friday, November 21, 2025 0 612
Calling for strategic investment in Africa’s oil future Calling for strategic investment in Africa’s oil future The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has called for pragmatic and common-sense approaches to Africa’s oil and gas development at the Wider... Friday, November 21, 2025 0 488
Pushing the upstream exploration agenda Pushing the upstream exploration agenda SOMALIA: The Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) has extended its agreement with TGS to market and license geophysical data covering Somalia’s... Friday, November 21, 2025 0 582
Bringing a ray of light to maritime South Africa Bringing a ray of light to maritime South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: AMSOL gathered guests and dignitaries in the Port of Ngqura this week to celebrate the renaming of its tanker Ilitha, highlighting... Thursday, November 20, 2025 0 681
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
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...