Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Draft amendments approved for global shipping Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 1580 Measures that include a new fuel standard for ships as well as a global pricing mechanism for emissions are set to be formally adopted by the International Maritime Organisation in October this year and come into force in 2027.
Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services Mozambique seeks to strengthen cabotage regime Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 1910 MOZAMBIQUE: Two large vessels have entered service at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique to offer coastal shipping services to the country’s trade and strengthen the government’s commitment to boost cabotage.
Navies prepare for maritime engagement Navies prepare for maritime engagement KENYA: The Commander Kenya Navy Fleet, Brigadier Mohamed Shemote, officially flagged off the Kenya Navy Special Boat Unit (SBU) operators for The... Friday, April 11, 2025 0 926
Berth upgrade project completed Berth upgrade project completed SOUTH AFRICA: The East London automotive sector is set for a makeover following Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s)... Thursday, April 10, 2025 0 976
Investing in seafood innovation Investing in seafood innovation SOUTH AFRICA: The Oceana Group has invested US$1.5 million in the US-based Hatch Accelerator Fund II. Thursday, April 10, 2025 0 1021
Egyptian Navy takes command of CMF Egyptian Navy takes command of CMF The Egyptian Navy assumed command of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 from the Royal Australian Navy at a... Wednesday, April 9, 2025 0 959
Fishing pension scheme formalised Fishing pension scheme formalised SEYCHELLES: The new Fishers’ Pension Scheme has been formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles... Wednesday, April 9, 2025 0 931
Overfishing undermines coastal communities in Africa Overfishing undermines coastal communities in Africa A new study shows that overfishing is eroding the sustainability of tropical coral reef fisheries in East Africa, with small-scale fishers losing... Wednesday, April 2, 2025 0 1070
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.