New team to strengthen regional IMO support New team to strengthen regional IMO support International Maritime Organisation reveals team of Regional Coordinators Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 288 A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime safety and security.
Underperformance erodes competitiveness Underperformance erodes competitiveness Adapt or be left behind: Creecy warns transport sector as neighbours target SA’s logistics weaknesses Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 258 SOUTH AFRICA: The country’s underperforming transport sector was flagged as a threat that will erode South Africa’s competitiveness as well as threaten trade and jobs at the 2026 Southern African Transport Conference which opened yesterday.
New service strengthens global connections New service strengthens global connections A new service, commencing this week, will provide customers with dedicated direct connections linking West Africa with key global trade lanes. Monday, July 6, 2026 0 228
Container terminal concession extended Container terminal concession extended MOROCCO: Marsa Maroc’s TC3 concession at the Port of Casablanca operated by TC3PC has been extended for 20 years following the confirmation... Monday, July 6, 2026 0 103
South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of... Friday, July 3, 2026 0 310
DFFE commits to new Minister DFFE commits to new Minister SOUTH AFRICA: David Maynier has officially taken up the position of Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment after being sworn in at a... Thursday, July 2, 2026 0 268
Promoting performance to avoid expensive rerouting Promoting performance to avoid expensive rerouting SOUTH AFRICA: The Western Cape Government has called on the Port of Cape Town to avoid the significant rerouting of agricultural exports that were... Wednesday, July 1, 2026 0 298
Avatar recruiting goes live for seafarers Avatar recruiting goes live for seafarers A new live avatar interviewer recruitment platform designed for merchant shipping and the wider maritime industry, has been launched to help... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 281
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.