Naval escort as ships reroute to Red Sea Naval escort as ships reroute to Red Sea Gemini Cooperation announce rerouting plans Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 665 The Gemini Cooperation, an operational collaboration between AP Moller – Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, will reroute vessels through the Red Sea and Suez Canal with naval assistance from the middle of this month.
Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward Reform programme delivers timelines Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 980 SOUTH AFRICA: Detailed plans for the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority may finally be completed by next month according to a report back on the latest progress report on Operation Vulindlela.
Frigate aims to boost naval significance for South Africa Frigate aims to boost naval significance for South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: The SAS Amatola set sail for India as the South African Navy made a significant return to long-range deployments as the frigate made... Monday, February 2, 2026 0 637
UK seeks partnerships in Africa to address ocean migration UK seeks partnerships in Africa to address ocean migration ETHIOPIA: Meeting with UK firms in Ethiopia, Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper is seeking to strengthen job creation backed by UK investment to the... Monday, February 2, 2026 0 659
Sold for scrap Sold for scrap SOUTH AFRICA: The sale by auction of the SA Agulhas has drawn some criticism from the previous owners who contend that she was significantly... Monday, February 2, 2026 0 1192
Full restart for LNG project Full restart for LNG project MOZAMBIQUE: Following a decision to lift the Force Majeure instituted in 2021 and resume project activities last year, TotalEnergies yesterday... Friday, January 30, 2026 0 704
Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety The work of law practitioners improving seafarers’ working conditions and maritime safety in Kenya, as well as several other countries, is... Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 709
Training academy acquired to propel growth Training academy acquired to propel growth SOUTH AFRICA: NetEd has propelled itself into the maritime training space with the acquisition of the Cape Town-based Superyacht Training Academy... Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 802
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Thursday, September 17, 2026 Gathering data to pursue global rules for autonomous vessels The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking voluntary contributions from Member States to fund an Experience-Building Phase (EBP) for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships to support the establishment and implementation of the data...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts