Multi million rand investment to boost container handling Multi million rand investment to boost container handling New PPP for the Port of Richard’s Bay Tuesday, May 20, 2025 0 1029 SOUTH AFRICA: A R285 million investment in container handling at the Port of Richard’s Bay is set to increase the port’s annual capacity from 50,000 TEUs to 200,000 TEUs.
Applications invited for cadet training opportunity Applications invited for cadet training opportunity Pilot project to address need for seafarer training Monday, May 19, 2025 0 1827 The deadline to apply for NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025 is looming and cadets from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are invited to apply by 31 May 2025.
Navigating a new course Navigating a new course Stepping away from the comfort of a guaranteed salary in favour of diving into the intrepid waters of entrepreneurship is always a challenge, but... Monday, May 19, 2025 0 859
Strategic discussions to deepen maritime cooperation Strategic discussions to deepen maritime cooperation SOUTH AFRICA: Recent engagements between the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in Cape Town... Saturday, May 17, 2025 0 751
Funding sustainability in African fisheries Funding sustainability in African fisheries Projects in South Africa and Namibia are amongst the 85 successful proposals from around the world to benefit from R40 million worth of funding... Friday, May 16, 2025 0 774
Cabinet decisions impact port security Cabinet decisions impact port security SEYCHELLES: The commitment to establish a Port Control Unit (PCU) at the port by next month was approved during the latest cabinet meeting. Friday, May 16, 2025 0 666
Offshore licences attract interest Offshore licences attract interest LIBYA: The current bidding round for upstream licensing has already attracted more than 40 applicants and is due to be concluded by November this... Friday, May 16, 2025 0 750
Fostering sustainable fisheries transformation Fostering sustainable fisheries transformation NIGER: With ambitions to become a major actor in Africa's sustainable fisheries transformation by aligning its national strategies to... Thursday, May 15, 2025 0 967
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...