Locally built boats for inland waters Locally built boats for inland waters NIWA collaborates with indigenous boat company Saturday, January 18, 2025 0 1357 NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) believes that a decision to collaborate with an indigenous boat manufacturing company for the production of fibre and aluminium boats will help curb the rising number of boat incidents on the country’s inland waters.
Australian E&P company takes first steps into Africa Australian E&P company takes first steps into Africa Red Sky Energy secures stake in Angolan offshore block Friday, January 17, 2025 0 1690 ANGOLA: Having announced the conclusion of an agreement to participate in offshore Block 6/24 at the beginning of the month, CEO Andrew Knox revealed to Energy Capital & Power that the company had been looking at opportunities across the continent for at least three years before deciding to make Angola their first destination in Africa.
Tunisia vows to protect fisheries through stronger governance Tunisia vows to protect fisheries through stronger governance TUNISIA: A limited Ministerial Council confirmed the importance of protecting the country’s fisheries as well as the need to stimulate... Thursday, January 16, 2025 0 1558
Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan UGANDA: The importance of promoting sustainable fishing practices and building a resilient fishing sector is outlined in the Comprehensive Africa... Thursday, January 16, 2025 0 1523
Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider SOUTH AFRICA: Marine safety and survival equipment service provider, NovaMarine, has acquired AllSurvey Industrial (Pty) Ltd (ASI), an engineering... Wednesday, January 15, 2025 0 1606
Nominations open for International Maritime Prize Nominations open for International Maritime Prize Nominations for the 2024 Maritime Prize for contributions to the work of the International Maritime Organisation will close at the end of March... Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 1981
Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service SOUTH AFRICA: As a long standing Yanmar agent, Seascape Marine Services is benefiting from the Japanese engine manufacturer’s introduction... Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 4152
Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny The UK’s Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has expressed concern over apparent safety issues following three accidents involving... Monday, January 13, 2025 0 1837
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
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...