Port concession extended with additional commitments Port concession extended with additional commitments MPDC adds another 25 years to contract Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 495 MOZAMBIQUE: The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has signed an addendum to their concession that will extend its contract in the port from 2033 to 2058.
Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector? Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector? SAMSA advertises for a CEO position Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 1222 SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent Chief Executive Officer in place, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is advertising to fill the position with applications closing on 10 March.
Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity SOUTH AFRICA: Having identified accredited training for the offshore sectors as a crucial component of developing the local and regional capacity... Monday, February 26, 2024 0 772
New small vessel regulations focus on safety New small vessel regulations focus on safety SOUTH AFRICA: Commercial small vessels under 25 gross tonnes will be subjected to new safety requirements under the proposed Merchant Shipping... Monday, February 19, 2024 0 1210
Promoting offshore acreage Promoting offshore acreage SIERRA LEONE: After the conclusion of the fifth licensing round, which featured 56 offshore blocks, in September last year, Sierra Leone is... Saturday, February 17, 2024 0 343
Decarbonisation strategy needed to fulfil international obligations Decarbonisation strategy needed to fulfil international obligations SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), together with the Department of Transport (DoT) hosted a roundtable last week... Thursday, February 15, 2024 0 787
Attracting maritime lecturers requires more focus Attracting maritime lecturers requires more focus SOUTH AFRICA: The need to recruit more highly qualified lecturers within the maritime education and training space was addressed as a priority by... Thursday, February 15, 2024 0 847
Single transport regulator will enhance powers for enforcement Single transport regulator will enhance powers for enforcement SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking about the implementation of the Economic Regulation of Transport (ERT) Bill which will see the establishment of a single... Thursday, February 15, 2024 0 633
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbyists to push agenda in Washington 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...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Thursday, February 27, 2025 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 month, the authority will begin a four-month auditing campaign in the fishing industry as of March to...
0 Maritime People MRA Online Monday, February 24, 2025 SAMSA CEO appointment uncertainty goes unanswered SOUTH AFRICA: It’s been a full five months since a Cabinet statement confirmed the appointment of Captain Rufus Lekala as the new CEO for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), but reliable sources are now saying that the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, February 18, 2025 An icebreaker promotes relationship between DFFE and PPC SOUTH AFRICA: Joining the SA Agulhas II for a trip from East London to Cape Town last weekend, members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee were given a first-hand glimpse of the vessel’s capabilities as well as its importance in...