Discussing port performance in South Africa Discussing port performance in South Africa Port performance roadshow returns to calendar Monday, April 14, 2025 0 1647 SOUTH AFRICA: The 11th Annual Port Performance Roadshow for the South African Port system is scheduled for May to provide port users with the opportunity to engage on issues impacting the country’s eight commercial ports falling under the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Draft amendments approved for global shipping Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 1363 Measures that include a new fuel standard for ships as well as a global pricing mechanism for emissions are set to be formally adopted by the International Maritime Organisation in October this year and come into force in 2027.
Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services MOZAMBIQUE: Two large vessels have entered service at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique to offer coastal shipping services to the country’s... Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 1566
Navies prepare for maritime engagement Navies prepare for maritime engagement KENYA: The Commander Kenya Navy Fleet, Brigadier Mohamed Shemote, officially flagged off the Kenya Navy Special Boat Unit (SBU) operators for The... Friday, April 11, 2025 0 734
Berth upgrade project completed Berth upgrade project completed SOUTH AFRICA: The East London automotive sector is set for a makeover following Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s)... Thursday, April 10, 2025 0 767
Investing in seafood innovation Investing in seafood innovation SOUTH AFRICA: The Oceana Group has invested US$1.5 million in the US-based Hatch Accelerator Fund II. Thursday, April 10, 2025 0 785
Egyptian Navy takes command of CMF Egyptian Navy takes command of CMF The Egyptian Navy assumed command of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 from the Royal Australian Navy at a... Wednesday, April 9, 2025 0 785
Fishing pension scheme formalised Fishing pension scheme formalised SEYCHELLES: The new Fishers’ Pension Scheme has been formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles... Wednesday, April 9, 2025 0 705
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing vessel construction, fisher welfare and radio installations.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, January 10, 2026 Seafarer welfare being monitored SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk carrier MV Sea Lord, which has been detained in the Port of Ngqura since November 14, 2025, following a...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 news from the private as well as public sectors, and showcased the impact of industry initiatives as...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 Authority (SAMSA). Editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with Tilayi in his car as he left a meeting in...