Presidential intervention facilitates port rail connectivity Presidential intervention facilitates port rail connectivity President intervenes in labour issues Tuesday, October 21, 2025 0 447 GHANA: The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has intervened to ensure that outstanding wages are paid to facilitate the extension of the railway line from Tema Port to the Dawa Industrial Enclave in the Greater Accra Region.
Announcing the arrival of a new waterfront Announcing the arrival of a new waterfront Sod-turning ceremony kickstarts development Tuesday, October 21, 2025 0 490 SOUTH AFRICA: A sod-turning ceremony in the Port of East London this week announced the arrival of the country’s latest investment in new waterfront infrastructure aimed at boosting maritime tourism in the region and promoting economic growth for the port community.
Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? 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... Monday, October 20, 2025 0 740
What are Africa’s chances for IMO Council election? What are Africa’s chances for IMO Council election? Six African Member States have set their sights on claiming a position on the International Maritime Organisation’s Council in the elections... Friday, October 17, 2025 0 2397
Major investment supports logistics efficiency in Cape Town Major investment supports logistics efficiency in Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: With plans to ultimately expand the newly opened container yard in Salt River to 63,000m2, Grindrod Ltd officially cut the ribbon on... Wednesday, October 15, 2025 0 1996
Hout Bay wreck removals underway Hout Bay wreck removals underway SOUTH AFRICA: Plans to salvage two vessels in Hout Bay over a period of three days have been prolonged by the discovery of an additional... Tuesday, October 14, 2025 0 2073
Important week for maritime decarbonisation goals Important week for maritime decarbonisation goals It’s an important week for the maritime industry as the second Extra-ordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee gets... Tuesday, October 14, 2025 0 847
Supporting localised shipbuilding in Egypt Supporting localised shipbuilding in Egypt EGYPT: Two locally-built tugboats joined the Suez Canal Authority’s (SCA) fleet as part of the Egypt’s commitment to localise the... Monday, October 13, 2025 0 1917
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,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...