Supporting localised shipbuilding in Egypt Supporting localised shipbuilding in Egypt Two more tugboats launched Monday, October 13, 2025 0 2008 EGYPT: Two locally-built tugboats joined the Suez Canal Authority’s (SCA) fleet as part of the Egypt’s commitment to localise the maritime industry and promote shipbuilding within the South Red Sea Shipyard facilities.
Court ruling paves way for container terminal investment Court ruling paves way for container terminal investment Finding in favour of Transnet Monday, October 13, 2025 0 1621 SOUTH AFRICA: A court ruling on Friday has paved the way for Transnet to finalise a contract with International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) for a 25-year joint venture with Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) to develop and upgrade the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2.
Towards a circular economy for fishing nets Towards a circular economy for fishing nets SOUTH AFRICA: “The solution we see here today, the recycling and repurposing of end-of-life fishing gear, provides a glimpse of what a... Saturday, October 11, 2025 0 2362
Offshore production delayed Offshore production delayed SOUTH AFRICA: Reacting to recent legal proceedings involving environmental assessments of unrelated offshore blocks, African Energy has... Friday, October 10, 2025 0 907
Africa shines at world port awards' ceremony 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... Thursday, October 9, 2025 0 698
Aligning Africa’s blue economy ambitions Aligning Africa’s blue economy ambitions NIGERIA: A regional workshop attracting delegates from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded at the beginning of... Wednesday, October 8, 2025 0 602
Exploring abalone exotic food markets Exploring abalone exotic food markets SOUTH AFRICA: The South Africa Abalone Export Council has set its sight on the European market as part of its market diversification strategy. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 0 596
Concession will boost terminal investment Concession will boost terminal investment SOUTH AFRICA: Today Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) signed a Terminal Operator Agreement with FFS Tank Terminals to operate and maintain... Tuesday, October 7, 2025 0 609
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,...
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...