Are boat clubs the answer to boost African boating? Are boat clubs the answer to boost African boating? Shared access to boats bolsters participation Monday, October 27, 2025 0 708 SOUTH AFRICA: Boat clubs offer an elegant solution that provides non-boatowners with access to a boating lifestyle through a membership that allows them to book out a boat in multiple destinations around the world – and now a global player is looking to bring the concept to South Africa.
The future of logistics is faster, cheaper, cleaner and quieter The future of logistics is faster, cheaper, cleaner and quieter Electric giants set to transform South African port and yard operations Friday, October 24, 2025 0 1029 SOUTH AFRICA: The shift towards electric heavy lift equipment in logistics is being driven by a future need to deliver logistic solutions that are not only faster and cheaper, but cleaner, quieter and more sustainable.
Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges SOUTH AFRICA: “We know we are living in challenging times. At the moment markets are tough, and I think we need to embrace opportunity where... Friday, October 24, 2025 0 755
Boating community congregates to map out opportunities Boating community congregates to map out opportunities SOUTH AFRICA: The inaugural African Boating Conference held this week in Cape Town drew the enthusiastic participation of more than 200 delegates... Friday, October 24, 2025 0 802
Getting on board the Cape Town Agreement Getting on board the Cape Town Agreement Joining Vanuatu, Ghana has become the latest country to ratify the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) by officially depositing its Instrument of... Wednesday, October 22, 2025 0 778
Presidential intervention facilitates port rail connectivity Presidential intervention facilitates port rail connectivity GHANA: The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has intervened to ensure that outstanding wages are paid to facilitate the extension of the... Tuesday, October 21, 2025 0 548
Announcing the arrival of a new waterfront Announcing the arrival of a new waterfront SOUTH AFRICA: A sod-turning ceremony in the Port of East London this week announced the arrival of the country’s latest investment in new... Tuesday, October 21, 2025 0 608
Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Without exception, major international maritime and shipping organisations have expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the extraordinary... Monday, October 20, 2025 0 837
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ON THE QUAYSIDE It’s not easy for a new event to present itself and deliver real value to the maritime industry, but that’s exactly what the African Boating Conference (ABC) achieved in 2025. Introducing the conference into an already crowded...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026