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New CEO for SAMSA finally announced

APPOINTMENT: Captain Rufus Lekala

Friday, September 20, 2024 0 3858

SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent CEO, the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s head was finally announced at this week’s cabinet meeting as Captain Rufus Lekala.

More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team

Team promotes Africa’s profile in the blue economy

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 0 1673

RWANDA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a strategic investment in Team Drogba, competing in the inaugural E1 Series, the world’s first-ever all-electric boat racing championship.

Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority has taken delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units which are due to be installed in the...

Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa

Underwriters are becoming more cautious in their dealings with vessels traversing high-risk regions and the Red Sea as well as other conflict...

Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment

SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Bill has been published by the Minister of Transport for...

New harbour pilots for Seychelles

SEYCHELLES: Four new harbour pilots received their epaulettes in a recent ceremony to mark the successful completion of critical phase of their...

Maritime service provider celebrates major milestone

SOUTH AFRICA: With a history dating back to 1949, Seascape Marine Services is celebrating a 75-year milestone this year marking a journey of...

South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan

SOUTH AFRICA: As South Africa sets out on its journey to develop its own National Action Plan for decarbonisation, experts are calling for the...

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Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward

SOUTH AFRICA: Detailed plans for the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority may finally be completed by next month according to a report back on the latest progress report on Operation Vulindlela.

MRA Online Monday, February 2, 2026

Sold for scrap

SOUTH AFRICA: The sale by auction of the SA Agulhas has drawn some criticism from the previous owners who contend that she was significantly undervalued and had more than scrap value.

MRA Online Thursday, January 29, 2026

Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety

The work of law practitioners improving seafarers’ working conditions and maritime safety in Kenya, as well as several other countries, is being highlighted in a new documentary series filmed by Makerchange Studios. It underscores the...

MRA Online Friday, January 23, 2026

Seafarer abandonment spirals

New data released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation reveals that ship and seafarer abandonment is spiralling and reached the critical levels in 2025 with 6,223 crewmembers facing abandonment last year across 410 ships.

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26 Jan 2026 SAMSA STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 1/26/2026 - 2/26/2026

The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft Merchant Shipping Regulations that were published at the end of December last year