Head and sails above the rest Head and sails above the rest South African yacht claims international award Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 2006 In an award ceremony dominated by European yacht builders, South African Southern Wind Shipyard beat YYachts of Germany and Aegean Yacht of Turkey to claim the overall title of Best Sailing Yacht in the 24 to 40 m category.
Trip around Africa benefits crew morale Trip around Africa benefits crew morale Longer transits enhance life at sea Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 1596 The longer transit routes adopted by ships wanting to avoid the Red Sea and who opt to sail around Africa are believed to be enhancing crew morale and improving life at sea. This unexpected consequence is highlighted in the latest Seafarer Happiness Index released by the Mission to Seafarers.
Port leases open opportunities for maritime companies Port leases open opportunities for maritime companies SOUTH AFRICA: Over the last few months, Transnet National Ports Authority has extended calls for companies interested in leasing premises across... Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 1511
Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony South Africa’s own BlaqMermaid, Captain Londy Ngcobo, was the Guest of Honour at this year’s World Maritime University graduation... Monday, November 4, 2024 0 1407
Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers NIGERIA: The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has advised International Oil Companies, terminal and... Saturday, November 2, 2024 0 1311
Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential SIERRA LEONE: Seismic data from offshore Sierra Leone is to be enhanced to offer clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies exploring... Friday, November 1, 2024 0 1477
Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration SOUTH AFRICA: Greenpeace Africa has lodged an appeal against the decision granted by the Department of Mineral Resources to grant Environmental... Thursday, October 31, 2024 0 1481
Milestone celebrated for island port authority Milestone celebrated for island port authority SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) proudly celebrated their 20th anniversary this month by hosting a Thanksgiving Ceremony to honour... Wednesday, October 30, 2024 0 1424
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Maritime headliners recognised for positive news SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive news from the private as well as public sectors, and showcased the impact of industry initiatives as...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Tilayi takes the wheel It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with Tilayi in his car as he left a meeting in...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, December 15, 2025 SAMSA board reconstituted SOUTH AFRICA: Only two of the SAMSA board members appointed by Cabinet at the end of August 2023 for a period of three years remain on the list released after last week’s Cabinet meeting despite a full year remaining on their tenure.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 10, 2025 SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science at a ceremony in Paris this week.