Women must be central to unlocking the ocean economy Women must be central to unlocking the ocean economy Former Minister of Transport reflects on potential of ocean economy to offer opportunities to women Friday, August 14, 2026 0 412 SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s vast ocean economy cannot reach its full potential while women remain largely on the margins, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga has warned.
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness... Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness... Industry association, OPLASA, has made a formal submission to address an anomaly in the application of an important diesel refund mechanism available to comparable maritime sectors. Friday, August 14, 2026 0 598 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 local waters.
Promoting maritime training in the shipbuilding industry Promoting maritime training in the shipbuilding industry EQUATORIAL GUINEA: A delegation from the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) visited the Asaba Shipyard in Malabo to explore... Thursday, August 13, 2026 0 389
Unlocking investment in the offshore oil and gas space Unlocking investment in the offshore oil and gas space NIGERIA: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a reform that replaces project-by-project negotiations with a transparent investment framework... Thursday, August 13, 2026 0 247
New dredger for mining operation New dredger for mining operation DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: Following the conclusion of a technical inspection, a newly-built customised Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) is due... Tuesday, August 11, 2026 0 403
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking in the Eastern Cape yesterday, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, admitted that the... Wednesday, August 5, 2026 0 489
WMU explores partnerships with Tanzania WMU explores partnerships with Tanzania TANZANIA: Visiting the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) Headquarters in Dar es Salaam last week, Anna Karlqvist, Assistant to the... Monday, August 3, 2026 0 404
Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime... Monday, August 3, 2026 0 593
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Thursday, September 17, 2026 Gathering data to pursue global rules for autonomous vessels The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking voluntary contributions from Member States to fund an Experience-Building Phase (EBP) for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships to support the establishment and implementation of the data...
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