Dry dock confirms capacity with historic docking Dry dock confirms capacity with historic docking Historic Durban dry dock welcomes 228-metre tanker for major maintenance Tuesday, July 28, 2026 0 447 SOUTH AFRICA: In a return to previously demonstrated capacity, Durban’s historic Prince Edward Graving Dock will host a ten-day project that includes essential maintenance, repairs and statutory inspections of a crude oil tanker.
Blue economy tops discussions between Seychelles and Ghana Blue economy tops discussions between Seychelles and Ghana The two countries discuss the establishment of a Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation Thursday, July 23, 2026 0 390 SEYCHELLES: Fisheries and the blue economy emerged as the most substantive area of near-term cooperation between Seychelles and Ghana as the two countries move to discuss the establishment of a Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC).
SOS for a sailing stalwart 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... Wednesday, July 22, 2026 0 563
Unlocking LNG imports for South Africa Unlocking LNG imports for South Africa The building blocks for South Africa’s Liquified Natural Gas imports are falling into place as key contractual agreements become finalised... Wednesday, July 22, 2026 0 607
Multi-purpose terminal concession issued Multi-purpose terminal concession issued SOUTH AFRICA: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan... Tuesday, July 21, 2026 0 422
Ghana commits to mapping offshore basin Ghana commits to mapping offshore basin GHANA: The Petroleum Commission of Ghana has signed an agreement with TGS to create a new offshore 2D-cubed project across the Keta Basin,... Tuesday, July 21, 2026 0 364
Fishing safety overview highlights fatalities in 2025 Fishing safety overview highlights fatalities in 2025 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has returned to the practice of publishing an annual review of incidents in the... Monday, July 20, 2026 0 512
Kenya advances maritime security strategy Kenya advances maritime security strategy KENYA: Kenya has taken a significant step towards finalising its National Maritime Security Strategy (NMSS), following an International Maritime... Monday, July 20, 2026 0 387
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
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector 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...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026