Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity Converted FPSO to support offshore field Monday, November 10, 2025 0 633 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 0 569 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 0 617
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 0 653
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 0 604
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 0 753
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 0 555
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 1107
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
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,...