Modernisation plan for Kenya’s navy Modernisation plan for Kenya’s navy Celebrating 60th anniversary Sunday, December 15, 2024 0 2208 KENYA: Speaking at the country’s Navy’s 60th anniversary, Kenya’s President William Ruto committed to increasing support for the force through investment in advanced technologies and modernisation of the fleet.
Tanker added to South African registry Tanker added to South African registry Renaming ceremony welcomes new acquisition to bunker market Friday, December 13, 2024 0 3137 SOUTH AFRICA: The 100.7m tanker, Uhambo, was officially welcomed as African Marine Solutions’ (AMSOL) 14th vessel to join the South African ships registry this week at a ceremony held in the Port of Durban on Monday.
Africa leads first meeting to improve undersea infrastructure Africa leads first meeting to improve undersea infrastructure Chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the inaugural meeting of the International Advisory Body on... Friday, December 13, 2024 0 2233
Harmonising policy key to regional fisheries management Harmonising policy key to regional fisheries management LIBERIA: Concluding today, the 15th session of the Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC)... Friday, December 13, 2024 0 2182
OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala Dear Captain Lekala I think I can speak on behalf of many in the South African maritime industry when I say we are looking forward to seeing a... Thursday, December 12, 2024 0 2988
Five day training aims to enhance port security Five day training aims to enhance port security MAURITIUS: A five-day training initiative aimed at elevating port security hosted by the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue... Wednesday, December 11, 2024 0 2173
Transnet orders training simulator suite Transnet orders training simulator suite SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet SOC Ltd has ordered a suite simulator training that includes Tug Bridge, Engine Room, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) and... Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1618
Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port EGYPT: The addition of an electric Reach Stacker (eRS) at the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) will act as a pilot over the course of the next... Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1508
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.
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, March 6, 2026 SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being encouraged to express their concerns and table the immediate challenges. Based on input at the...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...