South African shipyard confirms partnerships South African shipyard confirms partnerships SAS signs agreements for technology and vessel designs Thursday, September 26, 2024 0 1651 SOUTH AFRICA: Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) of Durban has confirmed the signing of two notable agreements with an international shipbuilder as well as naval architects to secure the rights to designs and technology.
New partnership moves floating dock project forward New partnership moves floating dock project forward Project Shiprite seen as a gamechanger for Africa Wednesday, September 25, 2024 0 1329 GHANA: Following the announcement of additional funding for the construction of a floating dock facility in June this year, Interocean Marine Services (Interocean) has confirmed a partnership with Prime Meridian Docks Ghana in the facility.
New association aims to integrate port communities New association aims to integrate port communities The newly established International Association of Port Development (IAPORTS) is open to all players in the global port supply chain and aims to... Monday, September 23, 2024 0 1371
New CEO for SAMSA finally announced New CEO for SAMSA finally announced SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent CEO, the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s head was finally announced at... Friday, September 20, 2024 0 3325
More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team RWANDA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)... Wednesday, September 18, 2024 0 1466
Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority has taken delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units which are due to be installed in the... Tuesday, September 17, 2024 0 1460
Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa Underwriters are becoming more cautious in their dealings with vessels traversing high-risk regions and the Red Sea as well as other conflict... Tuesday, September 17, 2024 0 1742
Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Bill has been published by the Minister of Transport for... Monday, September 16, 2024 0 1980
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem Cape Town is playing host to an exciting new event later this year aimed at building on the potential of the boating sector across the African continent. Scheduled for October, the first ever African Boating Conference is a long overdue addition...
0 Tender News MRA Online Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Will structural review strengthen SAMSA? SOUTH AFRICA: As discontent both within and outside of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) continues to fester, stakeholders may be pleased to learn that a bid to strengthen the internal structure of the entity will see the...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Refined regulations remain restrictive for offshore bunkering After announcing his intention to gazette draft regulations as a follow up to those released in February this year to manage the environmental aspects of offshore bunkering, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s updated...
0 Tourism MRA Online Thursday, July 3, 2025 Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria SOUTH AFRICA: The three Blacktip Reef Sharks that landed at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport recently after a 10-hour flight from Kenya were promptly transported to the National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria where they...