Security levels lifted on vessels from Nigeria to USA Security levels lifted on vessels from Nigeria to USA Nigeria celebrates lifting of 12-year Condition of Entry regime Tuesday, August 25, 2026 0 405 NIGERIA: The lifting of the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States of America from Nigeria is being lifted after a 12-year regime of enhanced security requirements.
Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of... Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of... IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive Monday, August 24, 2026 0 528 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.
Fifth certification confirmed for hake fishery Fifth certification confirmed for hake fishery SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s trawl fishery for hake, which supplies both local and international markets, has been certified to the Marine... Thursday, August 20, 2026 0 422
New era of port regulation for Nigeria New era of port regulation for Nigeria NIGERIA: Nigeria’s port sector has entered a new regulatory era, with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council formally transitioning into the... Wednesday, August 19, 2026 0 380
Roadmap aims to reduce seabird mortality Roadmap aims to reduce seabird mortality SOUTH AFRICA: Calling for a cross-sector approach to address incidental seabird mortality across the country’s fisheries, a new action plan... Tuesday, August 18, 2026 0 395
Scientists raise alarm on early fisheries closure Scientists raise alarm on early fisheries closure For the second year running and just one day after World Krill Day, the Antarctic krill fishery has been shut down early, a stark warning sign... Tuesday, August 18, 2026 0 594
Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes 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... Monday, August 17, 2026 0 596
Winding up Cape Town’s wind woes Winding up Cape Town’s wind woes SOUTH AFRICA: PortOps, a decision-support platform developed for the Transnet National Ports Authority, will soon assist the Port of... Monday, August 17, 2026 0 434
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Thursday, October 1, 2026 MOB incident results in three confirmed fatalities SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has issued a statement in relation to the fatal incident onboard the Umkhuseli, confirming that a preliminary enquiry is underway.
0 Ports MRA Online Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Cabinet to investigate an equity partner for TNPA SOUTH AFRICA: In a press briefing following the latest Cabinet meeting, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed that the potential feasibility of securing a minority equity partner for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...
0 Shipping MRA Online Wednesday, September 23, 2026 US accuses IMO of secretive attempts to impose a global tax UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Calling the International Maritime Organization an “obscure UN body”, US President Donald Trump, told the United Nations yesterday in New York that his administration had been forced to intervene and stop the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Anchoring conversations to grow African boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: The African Boating Conference (ABC) returns to Cape Town this time next month and is shaping up to deliver on the success of last year’s inaugural event that saw the establishment of the African Superyacht Working Group...