New SBM likely for Durban as clarity provided on Island View Precinct New SBM likely for Durban as clarity provided on Island View Precinct Minister provides certainty for Island View Precinct Friday, September 19, 2025 0 481 SOUTH AFRICA: After the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) appointed a transaction advisor to validate the Island View Precinct Strategy and Implementation Plan in November last year, the Minister of Transport has now instructed the authority to simply renew all existing leases and given the Central Energy Fund (CEF) permission to build and operate a new Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) in the Port of Durban.
Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies The end of fisheries subsidies Friday, September 19, 2025 0 197 Among four countries to deposit their instruments of acceptance this week, Kenya helped tip the scale to see the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to enter into force.
Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential SOUTH AFRICA: Despite claiming a leading position as a supplier of boats and yachts to the international market, South Africa has not been able to... Thursday, September 18, 2025 0 416
Fishery prepares for recertification Fishery prepares for recertification SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) is preparing to undergo assessment for a fifth certification from... Wednesday, September 17, 2025 0 254
Partnership reaffirmed to ship medical support Partnership reaffirmed to ship medical support GHANA: The Government of Ghana and international charity Mercy Ships have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global... Tuesday, September 16, 2025 0 153
Towards cleaner shipping in Africa Towards cleaner shipping in Africa GHANA: Ghana is taking preparatory steps towards a cleaner shipping industry with the completion of the pre-feasibility study on Green Shipping... Friday, September 12, 2025 0 294
SAR vessel to improve water safety SAR vessel to improve water safety GHANA: In an effort to enhance safety on Volta Lake, the Ghana Maritime Authority has deployed a new search and rescue vessel. Thursday, September 11, 2025 0 358
International SAR day celebrated for the first time International SAR day celebrated for the first time Having accepted a proposal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Cospas-Sarsat Council has designated the 10th September as Cospas-Sarsat Global... Wednesday, September 10, 2025 0 411
0 Report Back MRA Online Thursday, October 9, 2025 Africa shines at world port awards' ceremony African ports came out tops at the IAPH Sustainability Awards winning three of the eight categories at this year’s awards ceremony held in Kobe, Japan during the Worlds Port Conference.
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, October 3, 2025 Department to engage on bunkering SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will address the bunker industry at an engagement hosted by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) next week in the Port of Ngqura.
0 Ports MRA Online Thursday, October 2, 2025 Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Reacting to statements issued by the Government of Djibouti relating to a court ruling on the matter between DP World and Port de Djibouti SA (DPSA), DP World has issued a statement challenging claims that the dispute was dismissed and that the...
0 Ports MRA Online Thursday, September 25, 2025 Moves towards port productivity In July the Minister of Transport committed to achieving an hourly crane efficiency of 30 moves an hour over the next four years. Given the release of the annual Container Port Performance Index this week and the continued low ranking of South...