Offshore services impacted by decrease in ships' traffic Offshore services impacted by decrease in ships' traffic OPL operators voice concern at situation Monday, October 14, 2024 0 1505 SOUTH AFRICA: Despite the continued crisis in the Red Sea, there has been a downturn in ships’ traffic coming around the Cape that is impacting on offshore services such as Off Port Limits (OPL) operations.
Partnership to enhance port security Partnership to enhance port security Liberia Maritime Authority partners with EU Saturday, October 12, 2024 0 1322 LIBERIA: The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) is exploring a new partnership with the European Union (EU) aimed at enhancing port safety and security in the country.
Insurer issues warnings of cargo losses off South Africa Insurer issues warnings of cargo losses off South Africa Many ships are avoiding the Red Sea by sailing around South Africa exposing them to unforgiving seas around the Cape. With several incidents of... Friday, October 11, 2024 0 1525
Addressing gaps in IMO audit Addressing gaps in IMO audit Nigeria is seeking to update obsolete information at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as they aim to address shortfalls identified in... Thursday, October 10, 2024 0 1245
South Africa commits to offshore O&G exploration South Africa commits to offshore O&G exploration SOUTH AFRICA: Describing South Africa’s offshore territories as “under-explored”, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources,... Thursday, October 10, 2024 0 1409
Durban Container Terminal deal approved Durban Container Terminal deal approved SOUTH AFRICA: The intended acquisition by International Container Terminal Services of the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 has been approved by... Wednesday, October 9, 2024 0 1648
African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems An international report jointly developed by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) and the World Bank has warned that low-and... Tuesday, October 8, 2024 0 1334
Flipping tyres in the port Flipping tyres in the port NIGERIA: A Nigerian port terminal is taking positive steps towards developing a circular economy by teaming up with a recycling company to upcycle... Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1222
0 Maritime People MRA Online Thursday, August 7, 2025 Recognising the impact of knowledge and transparency The recent passing of Dr Monde Mayekiso prompted us to reflect on his contributions to Maritime Review Africa in his position as Chief Director of the then Marine and Coastal Management (MCM). Engaging with our fisheries editor, Claire Ward, he...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, August 6, 2025 African ports receive international recognition Ports in Kenya, Ghana and Benin are represented as finalists in the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ Sustainability Awards for 2025 and will now be vying for public votes before the voting period closes on September 5.
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...