Tugboat acquisition aims to address port inefficiencies Tugboat acquisition aims to address port inefficiencies Seven tugboats ordered for fleet renewal Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 433 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced that it will acquire seven tugboats at a cost of R1 billion as part of a fleet renewal programme aimed at improving marine operations in the ports of Durban and East London.
Port concession extended with additional commitments Port concession extended with additional commitments MPDC adds another 25 years to contract Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 503 MOZAMBIQUE: The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has signed an addendum to their concession that will extend its contract in the port from 2033 to 2058.
Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector? Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector? SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent Chief Executive Officer in place, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)... Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 1228
Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity SOUTH AFRICA: Having identified accredited training for the offshore sectors as a crucial component of developing the local and regional capacity... Monday, February 26, 2024 0 784
New small vessel regulations focus on safety New small vessel regulations focus on safety SOUTH AFRICA: Commercial small vessels under 25 gross tonnes will be subjected to new safety requirements under the proposed Merchant Shipping... Monday, February 19, 2024 0 1216
Promoting offshore acreage Promoting offshore acreage SIERRA LEONE: After the conclusion of the fifth licensing round, which featured 56 offshore blocks, in September last year, Sierra Leone is... Saturday, February 17, 2024 0 344
Decarbonisation strategy needed to fulfil international obligations Decarbonisation strategy needed to fulfil international obligations SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), together with the Department of Transport (DoT) hosted a roundtable last week... Thursday, February 15, 2024 0 791
Attracting maritime lecturers requires more focus Attracting maritime lecturers requires more focus SOUTH AFRICA: The need to recruit more highly qualified lecturers within the maritime education and training space was addressed as a priority by... Thursday, February 15, 2024 0 851
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, March 31, 2025 Surveying maps out safer maritime development and operations SOUTH AFRICA: A focus on port development and offshore maritime projects within Africa is having a positive impact on the hydrographic sector with opportunities existing for not only the bigger, more established operators, but also for smaller...
0 Tender News MRA Online Sunday, March 23, 2025 Transport Minister mining for information SOUTH AFRICA: Aiming to capitalise on the private sector interest in participating in the port and rail sectors, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy has launched a Request for Information to develop infrastructure from “pit to port”...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 20, 2025 New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector SOUTH AFRICA: Prompted by the latest gazetting of proposed regulations aimed at the offshore bunkering industry, stakeholders have joined forces to establish the Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa (BIASA) which will represent and...
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbyists to push agenda in Washington The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has enlisted international consulting firm, Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD), to support oil and gas engagement between the US and Africa in a bid to ensure that the continent’s energy interests are effectively...