Four companies vie for ship management contract Four companies vie for ship management contract Second tender attracts more interest Monday, July 29, 2024 0 2054 SOUTH AFRICA: Four companies have submitted bids after the vessel management tender for the SA Agulhas II and Algoa was reissued in April this year to exclude the mandatory requirement that bidders be members of the South African Association of Ship Owners and Agents (SAASOA).
Stellies student awarded research grant Stellies student awarded research grant Funding research supports fisheries conservation Monday, July 29, 2024 0 1249 SOUTH AFRICA: A Stellenbosch University student is amongst 32 new recipients of research grants awarded by the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) through their Ocean Stewardship Fund (OSF).
Logistics acquisition given green light Logistics acquisition given green light SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Tribunal approve the proposed transaction between DP World Logistics and Cargo... Monday, July 29, 2024 0 1615
Oil spill plan activated after wreck breaks apart Oil spill plan activated after wreck breaks apart SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that an oil contingency plan has been activated after the MV Ultra... Sunday, July 28, 2024 0 1122
African newcomer to the O&G space making waves African newcomer to the O&G space making waves Sunday, July 28, 2024 0 3432
Monitoring system to determine wreck integrity Monitoring system to determine wreck integrity SOUTH AFRICA: Although weather conditions have delayed the placement of a specialised monitoring system on the grounded MV Ultra Galaxy, once... Sunday, July 28, 2024 0 1184
Developing aquaculture capacity Developing aquaculture capacity Participants from four African countries are benefiting from a capacity development programme aimed at strengthening small-scale aquaculture in... Wednesday, July 24, 2024 0 1400
Investigation launched into cause of FPSO fire Investigation launched into cause of FPSO fire NIGERIA: An investigation into the cause of the fire on the FPSO situated offshore Wari in Nigeria that resulted in the evacuation of all 19... Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 1450
0 Maritime People MRA Online Thursday, August 7, 2025 Recognising the impact of knowledge and transparency The recent passing of Dr Monde Mayekiso prompted us to reflect on his contributions to Maritime Review Africa in his position as Chief Director of the then Marine and Coastal Management (MCM). Engaging with our fisheries editor, Claire Ward, he...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, August 6, 2025 African ports receive international recognition Ports in Kenya, Ghana and Benin are represented as finalists in the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ Sustainability Awards for 2025 and will now be vying for public votes before the voting period closes on September 5.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem Cape Town is playing host to an exciting new event later this year aimed at building on the potential of the boating sector across the African continent. Scheduled for October, the first ever African Boating Conference is a long overdue addition...
0 Tender News MRA Online Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Will structural review strengthen SAMSA? SOUTH AFRICA: As discontent both within and outside of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) continues to fester, stakeholders may be pleased to learn that a bid to strengthen the internal structure of the entity will see the...