New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa established Thursday, March 20, 2025 0 1590 SOUTH AFRICA: Prompted by the latest gazetting of proposed regulations aimed at the offshore bunkering industry, stakeholders have joined forces to establish the Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa (BIASA) which will represent and advocate for the interests of the sector.
China donates patrol vessel to Seychelles China donates patrol vessel to Seychelles New fast interceptor craft commissioned Wednesday, March 19, 2025 0 1083 SEYCHELLES: As mentioned in President Wavel Ramkalawan’s State of the Nation Address earlier this month, the People’s Republic of China has followed through on their commitment to donate a patrol vessel to the Seychelles Coast Guard.
Addressing the ongoing fishing crisis Addressing the ongoing fishing crisis CÔTE D’IVOIRE: Despite efforts to address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) in West Africa, the problem remains an ongoing... Tuesday, March 18, 2025 0 1244
Development aid to fund new tugboat Development aid to fund new tugboat MAURITIUS: Japan has pledged a grant of more than $6,5 million under the Japan Economic Social Development Programme, for the acquisition of a... Friday, March 14, 2025 0 1181
Driving investment in oil and gas Driving investment in oil and gas ANGOLA: Over $60 million in investments for upcoming projects are set to drive significant development within Angola’s oil and gas sector. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 0 1251
More private participation opportunities available in Port of Durban More private participation opportunities available in Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to... Monday, March 10, 2025 0 1276
Capacitating a new generation of ocean experts Capacitating a new generation of ocean experts SOUTH AFRICA: Since its inception some 15 years ago, the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory (SOCCO) more than 80 ocean climate... Friday, March 7, 2025 0 1436
Discussing maritime security in West Africa Discussing maritime security in West Africa NIGERIA: Meeting to evaluate the maritime operations and exercises, the 4th ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting took place at... Wednesday, March 5, 2025 0 1621
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 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.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...