Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity Converted FPSO to support offshore field Monday, November 10, 2025 0 565 A converted FPSO left Dubai this weekend to take up position at Nigeria’s Okwok field as a key asset to support production in the offshore block. Designed to operate continuously for up to 15 years without drydocking, the vessel is expected to begin production in in the first quarter of next year.
Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office Strengthening hydrographic capacity Friday, November 7, 2025 0 514 GHANA: A new partnership between Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is aiming to see the establishment of a National Hydrographic Office (NHO).
West and Central Africa commits to maritime training West and Central Africa commits to maritime training SIERRA LEONE: Senior maritime officials and experts from across West and Central Africa convened in Freetown for the 34th Board of... Friday, November 7, 2025 0 536
Shipping transaction approved Shipping transaction approved SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has given the green light to Singapore-based Norden Shipping's acquisition of Taylor Maritime's... Thursday, November 6, 2025 0 568
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 0 527
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 0 700
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 0 504
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 1030
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...
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...