Financing for maritime corridor will strengthen connectivity Financing for maritime corridor will strengthen connectivity Project launch ceremony Thursday, October 30, 2025 0 452 COMOROS: Senior African Development Bank officials attended the official ceremony presided over by President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani to launch the Maritime Corridor and Regional Trade Facilitation Project which represents $137million in finance from the institution.
Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector Working group established to advance superyacht sector Thursday, October 30, 2025 0 912 SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following the establishment of a working group that aims to ensure broad regional participation and visibility.
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 0 550
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 0 572
Adding to cold storage capacity in Cape Town Adding to cold storage capacity in Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: The addition of a new cold storage facility to the logistics network will help strengthen the country’s capacity and... Wednesday, October 29, 2025 0 581
CITES listing for abalone could address crisis CITES listing for abalone could address crisis SOUTH AFRICA: With plans to have dried abalone listed by CITES, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed that a... Tuesday, October 28, 2025 0 716
Port system rolled out for efficient trade Port system rolled out for efficient trade KENYA: DP World has launched the rollout of its state-of-the-art Port Community System (PCS) in Kenya, marking a major milestone in the... Monday, October 27, 2025 0 441
Empowering youth for a future in fisheries Empowering youth for a future in fisheries GHANA: Delving into local law, more than 50 youngsters were introduced to opportunities and empowered to consider a future in fisheries. Monday, October 27, 2025 0 408
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...
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.