African navies commit to establishing a combined EEZ African navies commit to establishing a combined EEZ Sea Power for Africa Symposium aims to advance continent’s maritime strategy Friday, October 25, 2024 0 1454 Meeting at a symposium in Cape Town this month, African navies have established a technical working group to investigate the conceptualisation of the Combined Exclusive Maritime Zone of Africa (CEMZA) as envisioned in the African Integrated Maritime Strategy 2050 (AIMS 2050).
Port efficiencies go pear shaped Port efficiencies go pear shaped Port inefficiencies cost apple and pear farmers R26,000 per hectare Friday, October 25, 2024 0 1322 SOUTH AFRICA: Turnaround strategies at the Port of Cape Town are not moving fast enough for the agricultural sector in the Western Cape as the apple and pear industry records an estimated R999 million loss annually due to inefficiencies in the port.
Boatbuilding a major economic contributor Boatbuilding a major economic contributor SOUTH AFRICA: The South African boatbuilding industry has recorded a remarkable 22.3% increase per annum over the past five years and contributed... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1646
Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones A 10-day sailing trip on the 60m Tall Ship, Eendracht around Cape Verdean islands is planned for 2025 to celebrate the country’s 50 years of... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1383
Aluminium producer signs long term port lease Aluminium producer signs long term port lease SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a long-term contract with South32 Hillside Aluminium ((Pty) Ltd, securing the... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1453
Fishing incidents a cause for alarm Fishing incidents a cause for alarm SOUTH AFRICA: The South African fishing industry has never experienced the incident-free year that it was aiming for since the establishment of... Wednesday, October 23, 2024 0 1421
Agreement to combat marine pollution strengthened Agreement to combat marine pollution strengthened MAURITIUS: An extension of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to promote sustainable development and address key challenges in the... Tuesday, October 22, 2024 0 1250
Investors urged to respond to opportunities in Angola’s O&G sector Investors urged to respond to opportunities in Angola’s O&G sector ANGOLA: With a target to maintain crude output above one million barrels per day (bpd) beyond 2027, Angola used the Angola Oil and Gas Conference... Sunday, October 20, 2024 0 1925
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Flushing women’s careers down the toilet One almost wants to snicker at the fact that today is World Toilet Day, but it’s no laughing matter for many women in the maritime and transport sectors.
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, November 17, 2025 New minister for fisheries takes office SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to replace Dr Dion George who has been at the forefront of some controversial decisions impacting the...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 14, 2025 Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 30, 2025 Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following the establishment of a working group that aims to ensure broad regional participation and visibility.