Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service Celebrating 75 years of service Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 4162 SOUTH AFRICA: As a long standing Yanmar agent, Seascape Marine Services is benefiting from the Japanese engine manufacturer’s introduction of their latest innovation to the marine world – the E-Saildrive.
Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny MAIB expresses concern Monday, January 13, 2025 0 1849 The UK’s Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has expressed concern over apparent safety issues following three accidents involving Egyptian dive boats in the Red Sea within the last two years that have impacted citizens of the United Kingdom. Additional incidents that have not included UK citizens have also been reported during...
Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits SOUTH AFRICA: As the pressure to reduce our carbon footprint mounts, cargo handlers can opt for electric forklifts to streamline their work... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 4007
GHG pricing mechanism proposal GHG pricing mechanism proposal A total of 47 countries including four from Africa together with the International Chamber of Shipping have submitted a maritime greenhouse gas... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 2177
Namibian oil sector hiccough Namibian oil sector hiccough NAMIBIA: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) does believe that Shell’s decision to write-down $400 million on oil discoveries in a... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 4806
Patrol vessel for Nigeria Patrol vessel for Nigeria SOUTH AFRICA: Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland IOSL) has taken a delivery of an offshore patrol vessel from Damen Shipyards... Wednesday, January 8, 2025 0 1916
Funding safety in Africa Funding safety in Africa Applicants from across Africa have until 10 January 2025 to apply for up to £1 million in funding for projects and initiatives aimed at... Monday, December 23, 2024 0 2812
Lepanto report will lead to further investigations Lepanto report will lead to further investigations SOUTH AFRICA: Following the release of the Preliminary Report into the sinking of the Lepanto this week, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy,... Friday, December 20, 2024 0 2789
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.