Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential Developing exploration data Friday, November 1, 2024 0 1514 SIERRA LEONE: Seismic data from offshore Sierra Leone is to be enhanced to offer clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies exploring the area.
Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration Greenpeace Africa appealing DMR decision Thursday, October 31, 2024 0 1536 SOUTH AFRICA: Greenpeace Africa has lodged an appeal against the decision granted by the Department of Mineral Resources to grant Environmental Authorisation (EA) for exploration activities to a joint venture consortium for the Block 3B/4B offshore area, approximately 120 km west of St Helena Bay and approximately 145 km south-west of Hondeklip...
Milestone celebrated for island port authority Milestone celebrated for island port authority SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) proudly celebrated their 20th anniversary this month by hosting a Thanksgiving Ceremony to honour... Wednesday, October 30, 2024 0 1475
African Penguin one step away from extinction African Penguin one step away from extinction SOUTH AFRICA: Noting the recent reclassification of the African Penguin to critically endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature... Wednesday, October 30, 2024 0 1645
Pilot projects set to reduce GHG in African ports Pilot projects set to reduce GHG in African ports Four pilot projects, including two from Africa, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in ports in Africa and the Caribbean are ready for... Wednesday, October 30, 2024 0 1600
Oversupply predicted to crash oil price Oversupply predicted to crash oil price Global commodity prices are set to tumble to a five-year low in 2025 amid an oil glut that is so large that it is likely to limit the price... Tuesday, October 29, 2024 0 1547
Less on offer at annual boat show Less on offer at annual boat show SOUTH AFRICA: The annual event aimed at showcasing South Africa’s boatbuilding prowess closed yesterday after a full programme of events... Monday, October 28, 2024 0 1884
Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade The latest Review of Maritime Transport released last week highlights several bright spots across Africa’s shipping sector with... Monday, October 28, 2024 0 1616
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...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...