Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention 7th BCC Ministerial Conference Thursday, May 14, 2026 0 315 ANGOLA: Angola officially assumed the rotating presidency of the Benguela Current Convention during the 7th BCC Ministerial Conference in Luanda Province this week.
Another terminal operator agreement signed Another terminal operator agreement signed Fresh produce terminal gets private operator Wednesday, May 13, 2026 0 427 SOUTH AFRICA: Signing their fourth terminal operator agreement this year, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) inked a 20-year contract for the redevelopment and operation of a fresh produce terminal at the Port of Durban’s Point Precinct today.
Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance SEYCHELLES: Launched as part of the Seychelles Ports Authority’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme, the pilot launch vessel, Payanke... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 360
Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels TANZANIA: Recognising the importance of investment in the shipbuilding sector in the Mwanza Region, the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 403
Decommissioned to the deep Decommissioned to the deep SEYCHELLES: The PS Topaz made her final descent this weekend into the waters she protected over the last two decades to take up her new purpose as... Sunday, May 10, 2026 0 354
Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers SOUTH AFRICA: Originally scheduled to depart last month, the SA Agulhas II is still awaiting the availability of polar diesel and will only... Saturday, May 9, 2026 0 324
Ship repair JV to boost services on west coast of Africa Ship repair JV to boost services on west coast of Africa SENEGAL: Damen Shipyards Group and the Senegalese Government have formed a joint venture (JV) to operate Damen Shiprepair Dakar on the West... Friday, May 8, 2026 0 376
Addressing vacancies within the DFFE Addressing vacancies within the DFFE SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has issued a call for submissions to apply for the position of... Thursday, May 7, 2026 0 390
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
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.