Sold for scrap Sold for scrap SA Agulhas auction evokes criticism Monday, February 2, 2026 0 503 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.
Full restart for LNG project Full restart for LNG project TotalEnergies commits to total restart Friday, January 30, 2026 0 177 MOZAMBIQUE: Following a decision to lift the Force Majeure instituted in 2021 and resume project activities last year, TotalEnergies yesterday announced a commitment to a full restart of the Mozambique LNG project activities.
Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety 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... Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 198
Training academy acquired to propel growth Training academy acquired to propel growth SOUTH AFRICA: NetEd has propelled itself into the maritime training space with the acquisition of the Cape Town-based Superyacht Training Academy... Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 221
Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth SOUTH AFRICA: Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne will return to Cape Town tomorrow before heading to the Eastern Cape for the first time. Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 126
Investing in global ocean protection Investing in global ocean protection A second round of grants will make £14 million available to communities on the frontlines of climate change as the Government of United... Wednesday, January 28, 2026 0 103
Stakeholder engagements scheduled for draft legislation Stakeholder engagements scheduled for draft legislation SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft... Monday, January 26, 2026 0 158
Seafarer abandonment spirals Seafarer abandonment spirals New data released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation reveals that ship and seafarer abandonment is spiralling and reached... Friday, January 23, 2026 0 182
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation SOUTH AFRICA: V&A Waterfront Holdings (Pty) Ltd has formally applied for approval to reclaim nearly four hectares of land from coastal waters at Granger Bay, stating that the project could contribute substantially to the country’s gross...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, February 16, 2026 African states call out false flags Two African nations have issued formal warnings to the International Maritime Organisation, alerting the global shipping community to fraudulent vessel registrations falsely claiming to fly their flags.