IMO audit gets underway IMO audit gets underway Key areas of maritime administration under scrutiny Tuesday, November 14, 2023 0 162 SOUTH AFRICA: Key areas of South Africa’s maritime administration will be audited under the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme this week after it was postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19.
IMO audits in Africa IMO audits in Africa Member State Audit status Thursday, November 9, 2023 0 343 It’s been five years since the International Maritime Organisation instituted mandatory audits of Member States in February 2016 and a total of 113 audits have been undertaken – including 28 African countries.
Unlocking Angola’s fisheries sector Unlocking Angola’s fisheries sector ANGOLA: In an effort to address Angola’s over-reliance on the export of crude oil which currently represents almost 95% of the... Wednesday, November 8, 2023 0 275
Africa charts a course for a sustainable Blue Economy Africa charts a course for a sustainable Blue Economy TANZANIA: The Second Marine Spatial Planning Forum for Africa took place this week in Dar es Salaam to explore the potential of Marine Spatial... Tuesday, November 7, 2023 0 189
Bitou beach goers safe from sharks Bitou beach goers safe from sharks SOUTH AFRICA: A three-year contract with the Plett Shark Spotters Non-Profit Organisation will see 14 spotters employed to keep beach goers safe... Monday, November 6, 2023 0 152
Offshore oil field aims to start production in 2024 Offshore oil field aims to start production in 2024 GABON: Two of the partners in the Hibiscus South Well offshore Gabon have confirmed the discovery of significant commercial oil prospects on the... Monday, November 6, 2023 0 210
Acquisition marks debut of Turkish port operator in Africa Acquisition marks debut of Turkish port operator in Africa GHANA: Turkish port and container terminal operator, Yilport Holding has acquired Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) 35% stake in Atlantic... Thursday, November 2, 2023 0 216
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, September 16, 2024 Merchant Shipping Act published for comment SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Act has been published by the Minister of Transport for comment.
0 Shipping MRA Online Wednesday, September 11, 2024 South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan SOUTH AFRICA: As South Africa sets out on its journey to develop its own National Action Plan for decarbonisation, experts are calling for the substantial costs of implementing the infrastructure and other obstacles to be shared across the...
0 Tender News MRA Online Sunday, September 8, 2024 Developing marine suppliers in South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has once again launched a call for maritime companies to apply to participate in their Marine Supplier Development Programme which aims to provide assistance to manufacturers and...
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, August 16, 2024 Comments on port tariffs invited SOUTH AFRICA: Port users and stakeholder have been advised to submit written comments on the latest Tariff Application submitted by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).