Five new tugs enter service in Durban Five new tugs enter service in Durban Strengthening port operations Friday, August 16, 2024 0 2012 SOUTH AFRICA: Five new tugboats were integrated into commercial shipping operations this week at the Port of Durban as Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) officially launched and christened the new acquisitions.
Comments on port tariffs invited Comments on port tariffs invited TNPA submits Port Tariffs Friday, August 16, 2024 0 1831 SOUTH AFRICA: Port users and stakeholder have been advised to submit written comments on the latest Tariff Application submitted by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
Piloting sustainable port toolkit Piloting sustainable port toolkit SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa and the Seychelles have agreed to pilot a toolkit for Sustainable Port Development in the West Indian Ocean which was... Friday, August 16, 2024 0 1838
A first for South African fishery A first for South African fishery SOUTH AFRICA: A local pole and line tuna fishery has become the first of its kind to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification after... Thursday, August 15, 2024 0 1549
SARS publishes draft amendments for comment SARS publishes draft amendments for comment SOUTH AFRICA: While industry stakeholders continue to bemoan the lack of movement to reinstate offshore bunkering operations, the South African... Thursday, August 15, 2024 0 1742
The functioning of a single transport regulator raises some concerns The functioning of a single transport regulator raises some concerns OPINION PIECE: Andrew Pike, Senior Consultant, Bowmans South Africa discusses the implications of creating a single economic regulator for the... Monday, August 12, 2024 0 1724
New West African shipping line will integrate Cape Verde New West African shipping line will integrate Cape Verde CAPE VERDE: Plans to establish a new shipping line by the end of 2026 were discussed at a meeting in Praia attended by a diverse group of maritime... Monday, August 12, 2024 0 1725
African Energy Chamber accuses banks of financial apartheid African Energy Chamber accuses banks of financial apartheid “It is shocking that financial institutions that do business in Africa continue to practice financial apartheid by cutting off capital and... Friday, August 9, 2024 0 2184
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...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, December 15, 2025 SAMSA board reconstituted SOUTH AFRICA: Only two of the SAMSA board members appointed by Cabinet at the end of August 2023 for a period of three years remain on the list released after last week’s Cabinet meeting despite a full year remaining on their tenure.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 10, 2025 SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science at a ceremony in Paris this week.