SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry Minister prioritises safety surveys Thursday, February 27, 2025 0 1479 SOUTH AFRICA: According to a Marine Information Notice issued by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) at the beginning of the month, the authority will begin a four-month auditing campaign in the fishing industry as of March to address safety issues in the sector.
Promoting localisation in marine manufacturing supply chain Promoting localisation in marine manufacturing supply chain Industry engagement highlights grant assistance Thursday, February 27, 2025 0 1512 SOUTH AFRICA: Offering financial assistance with the goal to promote localisation of the South African marine manufacturing supply chain, the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) presented information on how to apply and benefit from the financial assistance they offer during a stakeholder engagement in Cape Town yesterday.
Proposed regulations for the offshore bunkering sector muddy the waters Proposed regulations for the offshore bunkering sector muddy the waters While the need for regulations to control the environmental risks associated with the offshore ship-to-ship transfer of bunker fuel is needed, the... Tuesday, February 25, 2025 0 2887
JV creates new tanker operation JV creates new tanker operation NIGERIA: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have signed a joint venture to... Tuesday, February 25, 2025 0 1484
Towards the implementation of an MPA action plan Towards the implementation of an MPA action plan MADAGASCAR: Stakeholders met last week to develop guidelines for the country’s implementation and governance of Marine Protected Areas... Tuesday, February 25, 2025 0 1403
Charting the course for continued maritime surveillance Charting the course for continued maritime surveillance CÔTE D’IVOIRE: A second meeting to review the roadmap for the transfer of YARIS to the YAOUNDE architecture as well as to discuss the... Monday, February 24, 2025 0 1248
Master plan is close to completion Master plan is close to completion SOUTH AFRICA: Welcoming members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on board the SA Agulhas II last week, Nonhlanhla Mkhize, DG Nomfundo... Thursday, February 20, 2025 0 1807
Upgraded dredger ready for action Upgraded dredger ready for action SOUTH AFRICA: After a four-week installation process to install a new marine excavator on the Italeni undertaken in Transnet National Port... Thursday, February 20, 2025 0 1270
0 Maritime People MRA Online Friday, November 28, 2025 Is this the end for the SA Agulhas? The fanfare associated with the deal to reimagine the SA Agulhas and extend its legacy as a training vessel for South African cadets has faded leaving the vessel sitting under arrest in the Port of Durban as the crew await confirmation of whether...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Flushing women’s careers down the toilet One almost wants to snicker at the fact that today is World Toilet Day, but it’s no laughing matter for many women in the maritime and transport sectors.
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, November 17, 2025 New minister for fisheries takes office SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to replace Dr Dion George who has been at the forefront of some controversial decisions impacting the...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 14, 2025 Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.