South Africans harbour masters recognised internationally South Africans harbour masters recognised internationally IHMA Executive Committee and Council elections and awards Wednesday, July 3, 2024 0 2299 Two South Africans were elected to serve on the International Harbour Master Association’s (IHMA) Executive Committee and Council for the upcoming two-year term that ends in 2026 at the latest Ordinary General Meeting and Congress held in Tangier where another local harbour master walked away with an international award
Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Merger between two container storage companies prohibited Tuesday, July 2, 2024 0 2841 SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibits a proposed transaction between United Container Depots (Pty) Ltd (UCD) and Kings Rest Container Park (Pty) Ltd (Kings).
Companies review offshore operations Companies review offshore operations SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued by African Energy Corp, CNR International has announced its intention to withdraw its 20% interest... Monday, July 1, 2024 0 1274
Safety at the forefront of seafarer wellbeing Safety at the forefront of seafarer wellbeing Recognising the high-risk environment that their officers and crew work in, AMSOL launched a six week safety campaign earlier this month in... Tuesday, June 25, 2024 0 1786
SA Navy committed to deliver hydrographic capacity SA Navy committed to deliver hydrographic capacity SOUTH AFRICA: Celebrating World Hydrographic Day on Friday, the South African Navy (SAN) hosted a programme that served to demonstrate the... Monday, June 24, 2024 0 2847
TNPA executives face disciplinary action TNPA executives face disciplinary action SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Chief Executive Pepi Silinga along with several managers will face disciplinary action... Monday, June 24, 2024 0 2027
App developed to measure and predict seasickness App developed to measure and predict seasickness SOUTH AFRICA: A postdoctoral student at the University of Stellenbosch has created a mobile app to help her conduct research on motion sickness of... Thursday, June 20, 2024 0 1415
Private operator lands container terminal concession Private operator lands container terminal concession SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has awarded a 25-year concession to Grindrod South Africa (Pty) Ltd to operate a... Thursday, June 20, 2024 0 1847
0 Report Back MRA Online Friday, June 6, 2025 Promoting the African ocean agenda Just over 70 percent of all African countries border the ocean, creating a 26,000 nm coastline and a 13 million km2 of Exclusive Economic Zone (according to a report published by the Institute of Security Studies in 2021). As a continent, this...
0 Tender News MRA Online Friday, May 30, 2025 SAMSA drops out of ship management bid SOUTH AFRICA: In a surprising turn of events, SAMSA Maritime Special Projects (MSP) is not listed amongst the bidders for the ship management contract to run the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) SA Agulhas II...
0 Maritime Education & Training MRA Online Monday, May 19, 2025 Applications invited for cadet training opportunity The deadline to apply for NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025 is looming and cadets from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are invited to apply by 31 May 2025.
0 Report Back MRA Online Thursday, May 15, 2025 Oversight needed in marine diamond mining sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has resolved to conduct an urgent oversight visit to Alexkor following a sitting this week that included a briefing from the Equitable Access Campaign (EAC) highlighting...