Public comment invited on Upstream Petroleum Act Public comment invited on Upstream Petroleum Act Independent legislation for the sector Tuesday, April 15, 2025 0 1436 SOUTH AFRICA: The public has until the middle of May to comment on the Draft Regulations of the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2024 which was published in the Government Gazette yesterday.
New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector Showcasing opportunities and challenges for Africa Monday, April 14, 2025 0 1870 SOUTH AFRICA: Scheduled for October this year, the inaugural African Boating Conference will be hosted in Cape Town and aims to provide a broad perspective of the recreational marine sector on the continent.
Targeting the fishing industry with new management measures Targeting the fishing industry with new management measures ANGOLA: The Angolan government has announced new measures to reduce overcapacity of the fishing fleet and improve the monitoring of the sector... Monday, April 14, 2025 0 1004
Discussing port performance in South Africa Discussing port performance in South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: The 11th Annual Port Performance Roadshow for the South African Port system is scheduled for May to provide port users with the... Monday, April 14, 2025 0 1683
Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Measures that include a new fuel standard for ships as well as a global pricing mechanism for emissions are set to be formally adopted by the... Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 1417
Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services MOZAMBIQUE: Two large vessels have entered service at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique to offer coastal shipping services to the country’s... Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 1692
Navies prepare for maritime engagement Navies prepare for maritime engagement KENYA: The Commander Kenya Navy Fleet, Brigadier Mohamed Shemote, officially flagged off the Kenya Navy Special Boat Unit (SBU) operators for The... Friday, April 11, 2025 0 781
Berth upgrade project completed Berth upgrade project completed SOUTH AFRICA: The East London automotive sector is set for a makeover following Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s)... Thursday, April 10, 2025 0 814
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...