Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime Annual list to celebrate excellence, mentorship and expertise across the South African maritime industries Monday, May 18, 2026 0 318 SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The collaboration is being announced to coincide with the day set aside by the International Maritime Organisation to recognise women working across the sector.
Rescheduling will leave Marion Island temporarily unmanned Rescheduling will leave Marion Island temporarily unmanned Deployment voyage planned for August Friday, May 15, 2026 0 1881 SOUTH AFRICA: Following the announcement in the delay of SA Agulhas II scheduled trip to relieve the current over-wintering team on Marion Island, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the base will be evacuated until a second voyage to restock the island is undertaken in August.
Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda KENYA: Despite some mixed reviews with social media posts highlighting incidents of disorganisation at this week’s Africa Forward Summit... Friday, May 15, 2026 0 441
Enough is enough! Enough is enough! World’s seafarers’ and dockers’ unions demand immediate end to seafarer humanitarian crisis - call for governments to confront... Friday, May 15, 2026 0 298
Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention ANGOLA: Angola officially assumed the rotating presidency of the Benguela Current Convention during the 7th BCC Ministerial Conference in Luanda... Thursday, May 14, 2026 0 260
Another terminal operator agreement signed Another terminal operator agreement signed SOUTH AFRICA: Signing their fourth terminal operator agreement this year, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) inked a 20-year contract... Wednesday, May 13, 2026 0 370
Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance SEYCHELLES: Launched as part of the Seychelles Ports Authority’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme, the pilot launch vessel, Payanke... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 278
Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels TANZANIA: Recognising the importance of investment in the shipbuilding sector in the Mwanza Region, the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 344
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...