Pontoon delivery for new marina on track Pontoon delivery for new marina on track V&A Waterfront reveals progress towards delivering on plans for a superyacht basin Friday, July 17, 2026 0 600 SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six steel pontoons which will provide the underlying structure for the new facility.
Addressing weaknesses in Africa’s Port State Control Addressing weaknesses in Africa’s Port State Control Recognising the knowledge gaps in implementing and enforcing conventions Wednesday, July 15, 2026 0 397 NIGERIA: A new five-year programme will train some 200 Port State Control officials across West and Central Africa to address knowledge gaps in the implementation and enforcement of relevant conventions and in the understanding of international best practices.
Quantifying local content in oil and gas sector Quantifying local content in oil and gas sector NIGERIA: Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has launched a $3-billion Contract Finance Facility in partnership with... Wednesday, July 15, 2026 0 407
Poaching continues despite crackdown, deputy minister admits Poaching continues despite crackdown, deputy minister admits SOUTH AFRICA: Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has admitted that illegal sales of marine resources such... Tuesday, July 14, 2026 0 323
Improving Flag State performance goals for White List Status Improving Flag State performance goals for White List Status SIERRA LEONE: The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMARAD) has recorded its strongest performance to date in the latest Paris Memorandum of... Tuesday, July 14, 2026 0 334
Turkish yard chosen for patrol and inspection boats Turkish yard chosen for patrol and inspection boats TANZANIA: The Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) has signed a contract with Mercan Tekne Deniz Araçları Ltd Şti of Türkiye for the... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 436
Port gains recorded for Cape Town Port gains recorded for Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is reporting that operational improvements in the Port of Cape Town are a result of... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 405
Gabon takes control of its flag Gabon takes control of its flag GABON: Following the lead of Comoros, the Government of Gabon has formally terminated its agreement with Intershipping Services LLC to manage its... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 494
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026