New vessel bolsters moves to modernise fishing sector New vessel bolsters moves to modernise fishing sector Initiating an investment plan Wednesday, November 26, 2025 0 175 LIBERIA: The commissioning of the first semi-industrial fiberglass fishing vessel in Liberia and delivery of 23 newly constructed fibreglass canoes this week marks the country’s commitment to modernise its fisheries sector.
Massive delivery boosts container handling Massive delivery boosts container handling Heavy duty container lifting Tuesday, November 25, 2025 0 172 SOUTH AFRICA: A massive reach stacker weighing more than 100 tons has arrived in the country via the Port of Durban to boost container handling at C Steinweg Group’s Johannesburg facility for six months.
Continued investment in new rescue station Continued investment in new rescue station SOUTH AFRICA: Following the purchase of property in Kei Mouth for R2.3 million in May this year, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is... Monday, November 24, 2025 0 168
Namibia leverages position to capture green fuels market Namibia leverages position to capture green fuels market NAMIBIA: Namibia took a decisive step toward becoming Africa's clean shipping pioneer last week, hosting two high-stakes workshops that... Monday, November 24, 2025 0 242
Promoting the offshore oil in South Africa Promoting the offshore oil in South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: Boasting an extensive history in the offshore oil sector, Niall Kramer has been appointed as the National Spokesperson for the... Friday, November 21, 2025 0 220
Calling for strategic investment in Africa’s oil future Calling for strategic investment in Africa’s oil future The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has called for pragmatic and common-sense approaches to Africa’s oil and gas development at the Wider... Friday, November 21, 2025 0 206
Pushing the upstream exploration agenda Pushing the upstream exploration agenda SOMALIA: The Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) has extended its agreement with TGS to market and license geophysical data covering Somalia’s... Friday, November 21, 2025 0 237
Bringing a ray of light to maritime South Africa Bringing a ray of light to maritime South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: AMSOL gathered guests and dignitaries in the Port of Ngqura this week to celebrate the renaming of its tanker Ilitha, highlighting... Thursday, November 20, 2025 0 249
0 People & Events MRA Online Thursday, January 22, 2026 Online auction will seal the fate of SA Agulhas SOUTH AFRICA: Today’s court ordered public auction of the SA Agulhas will seal the fate of the country’s first ice breaker which was sold to a private entity almost exactly two years ago with aspirations to continue the vessel’s...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing vessel construction, fisher welfare and radio installations.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, January 10, 2026 Seafarer welfare being monitored SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk carrier MV Sea Lord, which has been detained in the Port of Ngqura since November 14, 2025, following a...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Maritime headliners recognised for positive news SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive news from the private as well as public sectors, and showcased the impact of industry initiatives as...