20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal 20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal AD Ports Group starts port and logistics operations Saturday, February 1, 2025 0 1860 ANGOLA: AD Ports Group officially began its long-term management and development of Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal with local partners in Angola yesterday.
Improving logistics in East Africa Improving logistics in East Africa RORO vessel commissioned for Lake Victoria Friday, January 31, 2025 0 1576 UGANDA: Aimed at economic progress and improving trade logistics, the RORO vessel, the MV Mpungu was commissioned in Uganda marking a significant step towards providing a more sustainable logistics solution for Lake Victoria.
Removal of West Coast wreck underway Removal of West Coast wreck underway SOUTH AFRICA: Having been contracted to undertake the wreck removal of the Ultra Galaxy off the coast near Lutzville, Shanghai Salvage Co... Thursday, January 30, 2025 0 1393
Regulating foreign fishing vessels in South African waters Regulating foreign fishing vessels in South African waters SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is calling for public comment on draft regulations relating to the... Tuesday, January 28, 2025 0 1994
Strengthening measures to protect ocean from ship-related pollution Strengthening measures to protect ocean from ship-related pollution SOUTH AFRICA: Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill which... Tuesday, January 28, 2025 0 1576
Namibia remains upbeat about oil and gas activity Namibia remains upbeat about oil and gas activity NAMIBIA: Describing the Orange Basin as “one of the world’s most promising oil and gas regions,” the National Petroleum... Monday, January 27, 2025 0 3825
Another African signatory added to High Seas Treaty Another African signatory added to High Seas Treaty Angola has become the latest country to sign the High Seas Treaty when Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Carmen do Sacramento, signed... Monday, January 27, 2025 0 1242
Agreement aims to enhance fisheries management in Africa Agreement aims to enhance fisheries management in Africa KENYA: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed last week that aims to address issues such as over-fishing as well as illegal activities... Thursday, January 23, 2025 0 1575
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 30, 2025 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 the establishment of a working group that aims to ensure broad regional participation and visibility.
0 Green Marine MRA Online Tuesday, October 28, 2025 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 proven stock collapse will only provide for a 12.01 ton Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the 2025/26...
0 Report Back MRA Online Friday, October 24, 2025 Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges SOUTH AFRICA: “We know we are living in challenging times. At the moment markets are tough, and I think we need to embrace opportunity where we can,” Ed Slack, Editor in Chief of IBI Magazine told delegates, mincing no words in a...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, October 20, 2025 Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Without exception, major international maritime and shipping organisations have expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) last week which chose to...