Search for six lost at sea continues Search for six lost at sea continues Small boat runs out of fuel in Atlantic Ocean Monday, March 25, 2024 0 820 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority yesterday confirmed that a search has been initiated for a group of six people believed to be at sea about 100km west of Cape Town in the Atlantic Ocean after their RIB ran out of fuel.
Fire highlights need for improved offshore safety Fire highlights need for improved offshore safety Five offshore workers confirmed dead in platform fire Saturday, March 23, 2024 0 1075 GABON: The death of five offshore workers on a Perenco offshore platform last week has once again raised the need for better safety protocols in the sector with many calling for a transparent inquiry into the incident across social media platforms.
Fishing company anticipates significant increase in earnings Fishing company anticipates significant increase in earnings SOUTH AFRICA: Despite declines in the sale of canned fish, Oceana anticipates a significant increase in earnings based on the exceptional... Monday, March 18, 2024 0 775
Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean SOUTH AFRICA: Two sailors were successfully rescued when their yacht, which was sailing from Tristan da Cunha to Cape Town, started to take on... Friday, March 15, 2024 0 969
Terminal upgrade takes another step forward Terminal upgrade takes another step forward NIGERIA: The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) operated by APM Terminals at the port of Onne has taken another step forward in its US$115... Thursday, March 14, 2024 0 717
Definitions could impact on OPL operations Definitions could impact on OPL operations SOUTH AFRICA: The recently published Draft Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety Regulations) that are currently available for comment... Thursday, March 14, 2024 0 1987
Cruising towards sustainability Cruising towards sustainability INTERNATIONAL: Research aimed at providing critical information to map the cruise sector’s real-time energy needs, infrastructure and... Wednesday, March 13, 2024 0 1438
Waste management compliance in ports is essential Waste management compliance in ports is essential Generating a diverse range of waste including hazardous materials, the maritime sector requires specialised waste management services to ensure... Wednesday, March 13, 2024 0 1621
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Refined regulations remain restrictive for offshore bunkering After announcing his intention to gazette draft regulations as a follow up to those released in February this year to manage the environmental aspects of offshore bunkering, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s updated...
0 Tourism MRA Online Thursday, July 3, 2025 Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria SOUTH AFRICA: The three Blacktip Reef Sharks that landed at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport recently after a 10-hour flight from Kenya were promptly transported to the National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria where they...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Malawi calls for action against fraudulent use of registry MALAWI: Responding to news articles highlighting the fraudulent use of Malawi as a flag state, the Ministry of Transport and Public Works has written to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to confirm that the country does not operate an...
0 People & Events MRA Online Monday, June 30, 2025 Fishing industry invited to engage on new fishing vessel regulations SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will host two stakeholder engagements in July with the fishing industry to discuss the development of draft regulations for the construction and equipment on fishing vessels.