Offshore block agreements signed as Liberia ignites O&G sector Offshore block agreements signed as Liberia ignites O&G sector Exploratory and production rights granted Tuesday, September 23, 2025 0 719 LIBERIA: Having announced a five-year strategic plan to revitalise the country’s oil and gas sector last month, separate announcements over the last week revealed two separate deals in the offshore licence space as Liberia confirms the first upstream petroleum agreements in more than 10 years.
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 1790 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...
Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies Among four countries to deposit their instruments of acceptance this week, Kenya helped tip the scale to see the World Trade Organisation (WTO)... Friday, September 19, 2025 0 542
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 0 801
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 0 597
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 0 437
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 0 654
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 0 705
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.