Africa must recognise the importance of ports for driving prosperity Africa must recognise the importance of ports for driving prosperity PMAWCA urges African countries to drive prosperity Friday, August 1, 2025 0 543 ANGOLA: The Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) is calling on African ports to recognise their importance in driving economic prosperity on the continent through modernisation and automation.
SA Navy welcomes next generation of sailors SA Navy welcomes next generation of sailors Navy recruits celebrate new status Tuesday, July 29, 2025 0 904 SOUTH AFRICA: Just under 450 new sailors officially entered the South African Navy last week when the Chief of the Navy, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese officiated over their passing out parade in Saldanha Bay.
Identifying priorities for maritime decarbonisation Identifying priorities for maritime decarbonisation EGYPT: Capacity-building efforts to strengthen Egypt’s maritime decarbonisation journey was prioritised at a workshop to facilitate... Monday, July 28, 2025 0 661
A commanding woman A commanding woman SOUTH AFRICA: Commander Lelethu Bixa became the second woman to be appointed to take command of a warship last week at a Change of Command parade... Monday, July 28, 2025 0 731
Guarantees in place to keep Transnet liquid Guarantees in place to keep Transnet liquid SOUTH AFRICA: Moving to stabilise Transnet’s financial situation and service the State Owned Entity’s debt, the Government has... Sunday, July 27, 2025 0 786
Hydrographic skills vital to develop Africa’s blue economy Hydrographic skills vital to develop Africa’s blue economy SOUTH AFRICA: The need to review hydrographic training in South Africa and create more formalised educational options is currently being addressed... Sunday, July 27, 2025 0 1159
African appointment to international committee African appointment to international committee Nigeria’s Read Admiral Ayo has been appointed as a Vice Chair of the International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts (IC-ENC) during... Sunday, July 27, 2025 0 537
Pointing out port performance Pointing out port performance With so much going on in the maritime space, it is often difficult to keep track of trends and developments. Social media posts jostle for our... Friday, July 25, 2025 0 941
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.