Shipbuilding training programme targets unemployed graduates Shipbuilding training programme targets unemployed graduates Partnering to provide six-week training programme Friday, February 17, 2023 0 115 SOUTH AFRICA: Building on the EThekwini Maritime Cluster’s (EMC) previous training programme, the Cluster partnered with Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) to launch a six-week training initiative for 10 boatbuilding beneficiaries in Durban this month.
Nigeria maintains French connection Nigeria maintains French connection More patrol vessels on order Friday, February 17, 2023 0 91 NIGERIA: Representing a ninth order with the French shipbuilder, the Nigerian Navy has renewed it’s connection with Ocea with an order for the design and manufacture of a fleet of patrol boats consisting of 14 vessels.
Maritime training key to boosting African seafarers during decarbonisation Maritime training key to boosting African seafarers during decarbonisation GHANA: Experts from the Maritime Just Transition Task Force told Africa’s maritime leaders in Accra yesterday that their continent was well... Thursday, February 16, 2023 0 79
Action plan aims to improve women’s role in the maritime sector Action plan aims to improve women’s role in the maritime sector SOMALIA: A new national action plan for enhancing and empowering Somali women in their country’s maritime sector was launched this week at a... Wednesday, February 15, 2023 0 88
International panel to review the management of African penguins International panel to review the management of African penguins SOUTH AFRICA: Following the closure of some fisheries close to penguin colonies last year, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment... Tuesday, February 14, 2023 0 178
Improving leadership in small scale fisheries Improving leadership in small scale fisheries SOUTH AFRICA: The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the... Monday, February 13, 2023 0 229
Africa well represented amongst ocean leaders Africa well represented amongst ocean leaders AFRICA: A number of African representatives have been selected to join an international cohort of leaders on this year’s Edinburgh Ocean... Monday, February 13, 2023 0 259
Good news for South African cadets Good news for South African cadets SOUTH AFRICA: In welcome news, Maersk has made a commitment to source South African crew for its fleet of 280 vessels that currently employ 12,500... Friday, February 10, 2023 0 323
0 Shipping MRA Online Wednesday, September 11, 2024 South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan SOUTH AFRICA: As South Africa sets out on its journey to develop its own National Action Plan for decarbonisation, experts are calling for the substantial costs of implementing the infrastructure and other obstacles to be shared across the...
0 Tender News MRA Online Sunday, September 8, 2024 Developing marine suppliers in South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has once again launched a call for maritime companies to apply to participate in their Marine Supplier Development Programme which aims to provide assistance to manufacturers and...
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, August 16, 2024 Comments on port tariffs invited SOUTH AFRICA: Port users and stakeholder have been advised to submit written comments on the latest Tariff Application submitted by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, August 15, 2024 SARS publishes draft amendments for comment SOUTH AFRICA: While industry stakeholders continue to bemoan the lack of movement to reinstate offshore bunkering operations, the South African Revenue Services (SARS) rather quietly released further amendments to the rules regulating the storage...