Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbyists to push agenda in Washington Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbyists to push agenda in Washington Lobbying the US to invest in African O&G Tuesday, March 4, 2025 0 1708 The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has enlisted international consulting firm, Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD), to support oil and gas engagement between the US and Africa in a bid to ensure that the continent’s energy interests are effectively represented
India donates patrol craft to Seychelles India donates patrol craft to Seychelles Enhancing the maritime security Tuesday, March 4, 2025 0 1601 SEYCHELLES: Specifically designed for coastal defence duties, patrol and surveillance, a new Fast Interceptor Craft, PB Boudeuse, was officially handed over to the Seychelles Defence Force by the Indian Government at a ceremony last week.
South Africa must regain its competitive advantage. South Africa must regain its competitive advantage. SOUTH AFRICA: “Our competitors in the broader Southern African region have taken advantage of challenges in the South African logistics... Monday, March 3, 2025 0 1843
SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry SOUTH AFRICA: According to a Marine Information Notice issued by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) at the beginning of the... Thursday, February 27, 2025 0 1578
Promoting localisation in marine manufacturing supply chain Promoting localisation in marine manufacturing supply chain SOUTH AFRICA: Offering financial assistance with the goal to promote localisation of the South African marine manufacturing supply chain, the... Thursday, February 27, 2025 0 1575
Proposed regulations for the offshore bunkering sector muddy the waters Proposed regulations for the offshore bunkering sector muddy the waters While the need for regulations to control the environmental risks associated with the offshore ship-to-ship transfer of bunker fuel is needed, the... Tuesday, February 25, 2025 0 3101
JV creates new tanker operation JV creates new tanker operation NIGERIA: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have signed a joint venture to... Tuesday, February 25, 2025 0 1543
Towards the implementation of an MPA action plan Towards the implementation of an MPA action plan MADAGASCAR: Stakeholders met last week to develop guidelines for the country’s implementation and governance of Marine Protected Areas... Tuesday, February 25, 2025 0 1457
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation SOUTH AFRICA: V&A Waterfront Holdings (Pty) Ltd has formally applied for approval to reclaim nearly four hectares of land from coastal waters at Granger Bay, stating that the project could contribute substantially to the country’s gross...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, February 16, 2026 African states call out false flags Two African nations have issued formal warnings to the International Maritime Organisation, alerting the global shipping community to fraudulent vessel registrations falsely claiming to fly their flags.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 12, 2026 Relinquishing the desire for a salty SONA “After last year’s lack of salt in the State of the Nation Address (SONA), I am wholly uninclined to get excited about another year of pronouncements of what “we will” do from the government. In 2025 during his eighth...