Transnet gets billion-dollar loan to aid recovery Transnet gets billion-dollar loan to aid recovery Investing in recovery and growth Thursday, July 18, 2024 0 1403 SOUTH AFRICA: The African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 18.85 billion ($1 billion) corporate loan to Transnet for its recovery and growth plans.
Ban on bait carrying drone upheld Ban on bait carrying drone upheld ROVs not permitted for fishing Thursday, July 18, 2024 0 1597 SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has called the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal to uphold the ban on the use of drones, bait carrying remote-controlled boats and other remotely operated devices in fishing operations a “significant victory”.
Collaborating to improve maritime security in East Africa Collaborating to improve maritime security in East Africa Regional maritime security issues were discussed at the end of June when leaders from Madagascar, Mauritius and Tanzania met with the Combined... Wednesday, July 17, 2024 0 1398
Improving data collection in African ports to boost efficiencies Improving data collection in African ports to boost efficiencies COTE D’IVOIRE: An initiative to create an African Ports Connectivity Portal, funded by the Beijing-based Multilateral Co-operation Centre... Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 1700
Fertilizer spills from stricken vessel Fertilizer spills from stricken vessel Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 1389
Four vessels on order for African port development Four vessels on order for African port development ANGOLA: Having signed an agreement to undertake their first port development project in Angola some five years ago, Toyota Tsusho Corporation has... Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 1355
Technology is driving maritime skills requirements Technology is driving maritime skills requirements SOUTH AFRICA: It is critical that skills training and development keep pace with the speed of technological evolution in the maritime sector, or... Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 1540
New port development contract signed New port development contract signed THE GAMBIA: The Government of The Gambia and the Gambian Port Authority have signed an agreement with the Turkish Port Operator, Albayrak, to... Monday, July 15, 2024 0 1577
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, November 17, 2025 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 replace Dr Dion George who has been at the forefront of some controversial decisions impacting the...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 14, 2025 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 opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 30, 2025 Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following the establishment of a working group that aims to ensure broad regional participation and visibility.
0 Green Marine MRA Online Tuesday, October 28, 2025 CITES listing for abalone could address crisis SOUTH AFRICA: With plans to have dried abalone listed by CITES, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed that a proven stock collapse will only provide for a 12.01 ton Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the 2025/26...