A call to disqualify Russia for election to IMO Council A call to disqualify Russia for election to IMO Council Ukraine issues statement against Russia’s re-election Wednesday, October 25, 2023 0 290 INTERNATIONAL: Ukraine has asked Member States of the International Maritime Organisation not to re-elect the Russian Federation to the Council when they vote in December this year.
Offshore rig utilisation on the rise Offshore rig utilisation on the rise Longer contracts and tighter availability Wednesday, October 25, 2023 0 207 INSIGHT: Offshore drilling rig utilisation is on the increase with availability beginning to tighten as new contracts become lengthier amidst a marked increase in tender opportunities.
New US office for Liberian Registry New US office for Liberian Registry The Liberian Registry has opened a new office in Miami, USA to serve as the primary centre for Registration, Mortgage, and Deletion Services... Tuesday, October 24, 2023 0 179
Online permit portal streamlines recreational fishing Online permit portal streamlines recreational fishing SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to streamline the process of applying for recreational fishing permits, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 340
Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River SOUTH AFRICA: Three adults and a young child died when the small speed boat that were in capsized in the wake of a larger barge on the Vaal River... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 1074
Tidal pool maintenance begins Tidal pool maintenance begins SOUTH AFRICA: Work to repair damage caused by the recent storms in the Cape resulted in the flooding and washing away of the northern section of... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 174
Shark danger closes Durban beaches Shark danger closes Durban beaches SOUTH AFRICA: Reacting to advice from the Natal Sharks Board, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has closed all of Durban’s beaches... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 241
Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has announced the appointment of a new Acting CEO (ACEO) as well as the reinstatement of... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 679
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Friday, January 10, 2025 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 licence held in the Orange Basin will significantly impact Namibia's oil and gas development.
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Monday, December 23, 2024 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 enhancing the safety of life and property through the development of standards and education.
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Friday, December 20, 2024 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, has confirmed that a Marine Court of Enquiry will be convened in the first quarter of next year as...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, December 16, 2024 Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime sector Unathi Sonti, Executive Chairperson of the Maritime Business Chamber returned from the 7th Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrators (AAMA) that was held in Tanzania at the end of November with an update on some of...
Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime sector Monday, December 16, 2024
Calling for international cooperation to sustainably leverage marine resources Friday, January 17, 2025