Key amendments enter into force this month Key amendments enter into force this month IMO highlights changes Friday, January 9, 2026 0 209 A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026. They include the following:
Top three registries aim for IMO status Top three registries aim for IMO status International Flag-State Association moves forward Friday, December 19, 2025 0 172 The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the world’s three largest registries is seeking consultative status at the International Maritime Organisation in a bid to become more active in international policymaking.
Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola Vessel acquisition to strengthen bunkering in Angola ANGOLA: Currently undergoing upgrades in Dubai, Global Fuel Supply’s (GFS) first owned tanker will enter into service as the MV Blue... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 234
Maritime headliners recognised for positive news Maritime headliners recognised for positive news SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 335
Tilayi takes the wheel Tilayi takes the wheel It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety... Thursday, December 18, 2025 0 884
Large-scale seismic survey project launched Large-scale seismic survey project launched MAURITANIA: The Mauritania MegaSurvey comprising over 100,000 km2 of modern seismic data was launched yesterday by TGS as a large-scale... Wednesday, December 17, 2025 0 205
Dedicated grape service for South Africa Dedicated grape service for South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd will offer dedicated weekly sailings for fresh grapes and fruit from South Africa to Europe from the end of December on... Friday, December 12, 2025 0 187
Strengthening MPA delivery in Mozambique Strengthening MPA delivery in Mozambique MOZAMBIQUE: The launch of the National Capacity Development Programme for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Professionals this week in Mozambique... Friday, December 12, 2025 0 166
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward SOUTH AFRICA: Detailed plans for the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority may finally be completed by next month according to a report back on the latest progress report on Operation Vulindlela.
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Monday, February 2, 2026 Sold for scrap SOUTH AFRICA: The sale by auction of the SA Agulhas has drawn some criticism from the previous owners who contend that she was significantly undervalued and had more than scrap value.
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Thursday, January 29, 2026 Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety The work of law practitioners improving seafarers’ working conditions and maritime safety in Kenya, as well as several other countries, is being highlighted in a new documentary series filmed by Makerchange Studios. It underscores the...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, January 23, 2026 Seafarer abandonment spirals New data released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation reveals that ship and seafarer abandonment is spiralling and reached the critical levels in 2025 with 6,223 crewmembers facing abandonment last year across 410 ships.