Training improves response to whale strandings and entanglement Training improves response to whale strandings and entanglement Two workshops held to foster marine conservation Friday, May 9, 2025 0 708 NAMIBIA: Two training workshops were held last month to foster marine conservation by equipping participants to respond to and effectively manage the strandings and entanglement of cetaceans.
Five companies in contention for terminal in Richards Bay Five companies in contention for terminal in Richards Bay Expanding capacity in South African ports Thursday, May 8, 2025 0 900 SOUTH AFRICA: Five bidders are in contention to develop a liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes Precinct of the Port of Richards Bay for a 25-year concession period.
Maritime operation intercepts migrant boats Maritime operation intercepts migrant boats Concluding at the end of April, Operation Sea Spirit intercepted two illegal migrant boats and provided medical assistance to another vessel. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 0 666
Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety NIGERIA: After announcing the intention to distribute 42,000 lifejackets to waterway users across the country, the Minister of Marine and Blue... Monday, May 5, 2025 0 912
Strengthening youth participation in Africa’s Blue Economy Strengthening youth participation in Africa’s Blue Economy MADAGASCAR: Held last month, a forum, with the objective of strengthening Africa’s youth participation in the continent’s Blue... Friday, May 2, 2025 0 667
Africa remains a hotspot for stowaways Africa remains a hotspot for stowaways While the number of incidents reported from Africa ports have decreased, statistics show that Africa is still the main hotspot for stowaway... Thursday, May 1, 2025 0 1320
Affirming African cruise sector Affirming African cruise sector BENIN: Entering the Autonomous Port of Cotonou last week Friday, the Crystal Symphony was officially the largest cruise ship to enter the port and... Wednesday, April 30, 2025 0 1070
Port safety and security on the table Port safety and security on the table MAURITIUS: “Port safety and security is our top priority. It is the security of the state and there should be no compromise”,... Wednesday, April 30, 2025 0 568
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, March 6, 2026 SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being encouraged to express their concerns and table the immediate challenges. Based on input at the...