Shipping's efficiency crisis Shipping's efficiency crisis Culture, not technology, is the problem Monday, January 12, 2026 0 659 The global shipping industry is systematically squandering opportunities to slash fuel costs and emissions, not because solutions don't exist, but because perverse incentives and fractured organisational cultures make inefficiency the rational choice, according to a hard-hitting new report from the Global Maritime Forum.
Investing in coral reef preservation Investing in coral reef preservation Creating jobs in the circular economy Saturday, January 10, 2026 0 485 KENYA: The United Nations Development Capital Fund (UNCDF), through the Global Coral Reef Fund (Gfcr), have signed two new financing agreements to expand coral reef-friendly businesses in Kenya helping to reduce the load of nutrients and pathogens in coastal waters, create local jobs, and boost the circular economy in the country.
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 0 822
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 0 885
Top three registries aim for IMO status Top three registries aim for IMO status The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the world’s three largest registries is seeking consultative status at the... Friday, December 19, 2025 0 620
Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola ANGOLA: Currently undergoing upgrades in Dubai, Global Fuel Supply’s (GFS) first owned tanker will enter into service as the MV Blue... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 642
Maritime headliners recognised for positive news Maritime headliners recognised for positive news SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 778
Tilayi takes the wheel Tilayi takes the wheel It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 1645
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
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...
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026