South Africans amongst those on intercepted flotilla South Africans amongst those on intercepted flotilla Israeli authorities intercept Global Sumud Flotilla Thursday, October 2, 2025 0 777 At least six South Africans were amongst those involved in the interception by Israeli authorities of most of the boats involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF).
Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling London court confirms terminal seized illegally Thursday, October 2, 2025 0 759 Reacting to statements issued by the Government of Djibouti relating to a court ruling on the matter between DP World and Port de Djibouti SA (DPSA), DP World has issued a statement challenging claims that the dispute was dismissed and that the matter is now closed.
Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC SOUTH AFRICA: An announced increase in the allocated harvesting rights for West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) is being based on scientific evidence... Wednesday, October 1, 2025 0 764
Owner confirms commitment to crew welfare Owner confirms commitment to crew welfare SOUTH AFRICA: Owners of the SA Agulhas, J*S Maritime Partners have confirmed their commitment to crew welfare following the detention of the... Tuesday, September 30, 2025 0 937
Moving Africa’s maritime agenda forward Moving Africa’s maritime agenda forward SOUTH AFRICA: Recognising the need to align policy, infrastructure, skills and investment, the Maritime Business Chamber (MBC) is introducing a... Tuesday, September 30, 2025 0 837
Celebrating achievements in the boatbuilding community Celebrating achievements in the boatbuilding community SOUTH AFRICA: Friday night’s SABBEX Awards Dinner attracted a large crowd of close to 350 people who donned their finest to celebrate the... Monday, September 29, 2025 0 770
Moves towards port productivity Moves towards port productivity In July the Minister of Transport committed to achieving an hourly crane efficiency of 30 moves an hour over the next four years. Given the... Thursday, September 25, 2025 0 1812
Future of green shipping calls in Tanzania Future of green shipping calls in Tanzania TANZANIA: The newly commissioned car carrier, the Grande Shanghai, docked at the Port of Dar es Salaam this past week marking the launch of a new... Thursday, September 25, 2025 0 1097
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
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026