Port partnership signed Port partnership signed Joint venture will develop port infrastructure Friday, February 7, 2025 0 1303 CONGO: AD Ports Group and the CMA CGM Group have formed a joint venture to develop, manage, and operate New East Mole multipurpose terminal at the Port of Pointe Noire in the Republic of the Congo.
Oil escapes wreck during removal operations Oil escapes wreck during removal operations Authority urges public to report oil sightings Thursday, February 6, 2025 0 1680 SOUTH AFRICA: Discoveries of oil on the main beaches of Strandfontein on the West Coast last week have been confirmed by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) to have emanated from the wreck of the Ultra Galaxy which is currently being removed by a Chinese contractor in the area.
20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal 20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal ANGOLA: AD Ports Group officially began its long-term management and development of Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal with local partners in Angola... Saturday, February 1, 2025 0 2287
Improving logistics in East Africa Improving logistics in East Africa UGANDA: Aimed at economic progress and improving trade logistics, the RORO vessel, the MV Mpungu was commissioned in Uganda marking a significant... Friday, January 31, 2025 0 1691
Removal of West Coast wreck underway Removal of West Coast wreck underway SOUTH AFRICA: Having been contracted to undertake the wreck removal of the Ultra Galaxy off the coast near Lutzville, Shanghai Salvage Co... Thursday, January 30, 2025 0 1523
Regulating foreign fishing vessels in South African waters Regulating foreign fishing vessels in South African waters SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is calling for public comment on draft regulations relating to the... Tuesday, January 28, 2025 0 2249
Strengthening measures to protect ocean from ship-related pollution Strengthening measures to protect ocean from ship-related pollution SOUTH AFRICA: Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill which... Tuesday, January 28, 2025 0 1760
Namibia remains upbeat about oil and gas activity Namibia remains upbeat about oil and gas activity NAMIBIA: Describing the Orange Basin as “one of the world’s most promising oil and gas regions,” the National Petroleum... Monday, January 27, 2025 0 3978
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.