Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates Seeking a global competitive market for Ghanaian cadets Friday, November 14, 2025 0 775 The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.
Facility boosts port’s cruise charisma Facility boosts port’s cruise charisma Vessel calls at Mossel Bay Thursday, November 13, 2025 0 758 SOUTH AFRICA: The new Cruise Recreation Facility in the Port of Mossel Bay officially welcomed passengers onboard the SH Diana with an opening ceremony today.
Terminal expansion project kicks off in Matola Terminal expansion project kicks off in Matola MOZAMBIQUE: The first phase of a $80 million expansion programme, which will increase the terminal’s capacity from 8 million tonnes per... Thursday, November 13, 2025 0 867
Maritime drills builds response readiness Maritime drills builds response readiness SEYCHELLES: Maritime and port security officials participated in a National Drills and Exercises Workshop last week to strengthen national... Tuesday, November 11, 2025 0 658
Calling for continental maritime alignment Calling for continental maritime alignment SOUTH AFRICA: The need for collaboration, harmonisation and alignment across Africa’s maritime space once again come under the spotlight... Monday, November 10, 2025 0 875
Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity A converted FPSO left Dubai this weekend to take up position at Nigeria’s Okwok field as a key asset to support production in the offshore... Monday, November 10, 2025 0 761
Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office GHANA: A new partnership between Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is aiming to see the... Friday, November 7, 2025 0 691
West and Central Africa commits to maritime training West and Central Africa commits to maritime training SIERRA LEONE: Senior maritime officials and experts from across West and Central Africa convened in Freetown for the 34th Board of... Friday, November 7, 2025 0 719
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Thursday, September 17, 2026 Gathering data to pursue global rules for autonomous vessels The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking voluntary contributions from Member States to fund an Experience-Building Phase (EBP) for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships to support the establishment and implementation of the data...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts