Calling for strategic investment in Africa’s oil future Calling for strategic investment in Africa’s oil future African Energy Chamber urges UK to strengthen partnerships with Africa Friday, November 21, 2025 0 203 The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has called for pragmatic and common-sense approaches to Africa’s oil and gas development at the Wider African Energy Summit in Aberdeen this week.
Pushing the upstream exploration agenda Pushing the upstream exploration agenda Somalia strategizes to boost offshore sector Friday, November 21, 2025 0 230 SOMALIA: The Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) has extended its agreement with TGS to market and license geophysical data covering Somalia’s offshore basins and committed to moving towards offshore drilling following a meeting with the Turkish Petroleum Authority.
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 0 243
Flushing women’s careers down the toilet Flushing women’s careers down the toilet One almost wants to snicker at the fact that today is World Toilet Day, but it’s no laughing matter for many women in the maritime and... Wednesday, November 19, 2025 0 268
Shortsea service strengthens trade Shortsea service strengthens trade MOROCCO: A new shortsea service that connects Agadir and Casablanca directly with the UK and the Netherlands will cater for all types of cargo and... Tuesday, November 18, 2025 0 152
Lifesaving equipment under scrutiny Lifesaving equipment under scrutiny SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Transport has called for comments on the draft the draft Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Equipment and Fire... Monday, November 17, 2025 0 198
New minister for fisheries takes office New minister for fisheries takes office SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to... Monday, November 17, 2025 0 310
Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time... Friday, November 14, 2025 0 272
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Tilayi takes the wheel It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with Tilayi in his car as he left a meeting in...