Head and sails above the rest Head and sails above the rest South African yacht claims international award Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 2060 In an award ceremony dominated by European yacht builders, South African Southern Wind Shipyard beat YYachts of Germany and Aegean Yacht of Turkey to claim the overall title of Best Sailing Yacht in the 24 to 40 m category.
Trip around Africa benefits crew morale Trip around Africa benefits crew morale Longer transits enhance life at sea Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 1662 The longer transit routes adopted by ships wanting to avoid the Red Sea and who opt to sail around Africa are believed to be enhancing crew morale and improving life at sea. This unexpected consequence is highlighted in the latest Seafarer Happiness Index released by the Mission to Seafarers.
Port leases open opportunities for maritime companies Port leases open opportunities for maritime companies SOUTH AFRICA: Over the last few months, Transnet National Ports Authority has extended calls for companies interested in leasing premises across... Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 1565
Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony South Africa’s own BlaqMermaid, Captain Londy Ngcobo, was the Guest of Honour at this year’s World Maritime University graduation... Monday, November 4, 2024 0 1471
Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers NIGERIA: The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has advised International Oil Companies, terminal and... Saturday, November 2, 2024 0 1361
Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential SIERRA LEONE: Seismic data from offshore Sierra Leone is to be enhanced to offer clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies exploring... Friday, November 1, 2024 0 1527
Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration SOUTH AFRICA: Greenpeace Africa has lodged an appeal against the decision granted by the Department of Mineral Resources to grant Environmental... Thursday, October 31, 2024 0 1553
Milestone celebrated for island port authority Milestone celebrated for island port authority SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) proudly celebrated their 20th anniversary this month by hosting a Thanksgiving Ceremony to honour... Wednesday, October 30, 2024 0 1490
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.