Berth upgrade project completed Berth upgrade project completed Enhancing efficiency in the automative sector Thursday, April 10, 2025 0 1099 SOUTH AFRICA: The East London automotive sector is set for a makeover following Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) completion of a R60 million project to deepen and strengthen the automotive terminal berth at the Port of East London.
Investing in seafood innovation Investing in seafood innovation Supporting new companies in seafood processes Thursday, April 10, 2025 0 1163 SOUTH AFRICA: The Oceana Group has invested US$1.5 million in the US-based Hatch Accelerator Fund II.
Egyptian Navy takes command of CMF Egyptian Navy takes command of CMF The Egyptian Navy assumed command of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 from the Royal Australian Navy at a... Wednesday, April 9, 2025 0 1065
Fishing pension scheme formalised Fishing pension scheme formalised SEYCHELLES: The new Fishers’ Pension Scheme has been formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles... Wednesday, April 9, 2025 0 1080
Overfishing undermines coastal communities in Africa Overfishing undermines coastal communities in Africa A new study shows that overfishing is eroding the sustainability of tropical coral reef fisheries in East Africa, with small-scale fishers losing... Wednesday, April 2, 2025 0 1198
Two-year contract for drillship in West Africa Two-year contract for drillship in West Africa Valaris Limited has been awarded a two-year contract offshore West Africa for drillship Valaris DS-10 that is expected to commence late in the... Tuesday, April 1, 2025 0 1833
Surveying maps out safer maritime development and operations Surveying maps out safer maritime development and operations SOUTH AFRICA: A focus on port development and offshore maritime projects within Africa is having a positive impact on the hydrographic sector with... Monday, March 31, 2025 0 11829
Focusing on Africa’s port performance Focusing on Africa’s port performance SOUTH AFRICA: Discussions focused on improving port performance in Africa will take centre stage in Cape Town next week as over 200 industry... Thursday, March 27, 2025 0 1398
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track 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...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...