Responding to “insider threats” Responding to “insider threats” IMO launches toolkit Wednesday, August 7, 2024 0 1424 Recognising the threat posed by maritime employees who make use of their authorised access to perpetrate a security breach within their companies, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has released a toolkit to help the industry respond better.
Funding port development to facilitate trade Funding port development to facilitate trade African Development Fund grants the Union of the Comoros $135 million Tuesday, August 6, 2024 0 1326 COMOROS: The islands of Comoros has received a major boost to finance its maritime and port ambitions following the approval of a $135 million package from African Development Bank in support of the Maritime Corridor and Regional Trade Facilitation Project (PACMFCR).
Two new launch boats for the Port of Cape Town Two new launch boats for the Port of Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) officially launched two new launch boats, built in the Sandock Austral Shipyard in Durban... Tuesday, August 6, 2024 0 1438
Work to stabilise wreck continues ahead of new tender for full wreck... Work to stabilise wreck continues ahead of new tender for full wreck... SOUTH AFRICA: Salvage efforts to stabilise the wreck of the Ultra Galaxy are ongoing ahead of the issuing of a further tender for a full wreck... Monday, August 5, 2024 0 16115
National blue economy workshop proposes the establishment of an African... National blue economy workshop proposes the establishment of an African... CAMEROON: The establishment of an African Union Institute for Blue Economy and Technology was proposed during a consultative workshop funded by... Thursday, August 1, 2024 0 1265
New Vice President for Liberian Registry New Vice President for Liberian Registry LIBERIA: Commander Norm Witt, a retired member of the US Coast Guard, has been appointed as Vice President, Port State Control Affairs of the... Wednesday, July 31, 2024 0 1724
Seeking replacement investors for offshore blocks Seeking replacement investors for offshore blocks SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says that it is confident about attracting another suitable investor after the... Wednesday, July 31, 2024 0 1810
TNPA corporatisation progress inches forward TNPA corporatisation progress inches forward SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued yesterday by Transnet, work is underway to complete the Memorandum of Incorporation and the... Tuesday, July 30, 2024 0 2031
0 Report Back MRA Online Thursday, October 9, 2025 Africa shines at world port awards' ceremony African ports came out tops at the IAPH Sustainability Awards winning three of the eight categories at this year’s awards ceremony held in Kobe, Japan during the Worlds Port Conference.
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, October 3, 2025 Department to engage on bunkering SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will address the bunker industry at an engagement hosted by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) next week in the Port of Ngqura.
0 Ports MRA Online Thursday, October 2, 2025 Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Reacting to statements issued by the Government of Djibouti relating to a court ruling on the matter between DP World and Port de Djibouti SA (DPSA), DP World has issued a statement challenging claims that the dispute was dismissed and that the...
0 Ports MRA Online Thursday, September 25, 2025 Moves towards port productivity In July the Minister of Transport committed to achieving an hourly crane efficiency of 30 moves an hour over the next four years. Given the release of the annual Container Port Performance Index this week and the continued low ranking of South...