Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service Celebrating 75 years of service Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 4150 SOUTH AFRICA: As a long standing Yanmar agent, Seascape Marine Services is benefiting from the Japanese engine manufacturer’s introduction of their latest innovation to the marine world – the E-Saildrive.
Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny MAIB expresses concern Monday, January 13, 2025 0 1837 The UK’s Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has expressed concern over apparent safety issues following three accidents involving Egyptian dive boats in the Red Sea within the last two years that have impacted citizens of the United Kingdom. Additional incidents that have not included UK citizens have also been reported during...
Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits SOUTH AFRICA: As the pressure to reduce our carbon footprint mounts, cargo handlers can opt for electric forklifts to streamline their work... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 3992
GHG pricing mechanism proposal GHG pricing mechanism proposal A total of 47 countries including four from Africa together with the International Chamber of Shipping have submitted a maritime greenhouse gas... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 2164
Namibian oil sector hiccough Namibian oil sector hiccough NAMIBIA: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) does believe that Shell’s decision to write-down $400 million on oil discoveries in a... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 4788
Patrol vessel for Nigeria Patrol vessel for Nigeria SOUTH AFRICA: Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland IOSL) has taken a delivery of an offshore patrol vessel from Damen Shipyards... Wednesday, January 8, 2025 0 1891
Funding safety in Africa Funding safety in Africa Applicants from across Africa have until 10 January 2025 to apply for up to £1 million in funding for projects and initiatives aimed at... Monday, December 23, 2024 0 2781
Lepanto report will lead to further investigations Lepanto report will lead to further investigations SOUTH AFRICA: Following the release of the Preliminary Report into the sinking of the Lepanto this week, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy,... Friday, December 20, 2024 0 2767
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.