Less on offer at annual boat show Less on offer at annual boat show Decrease in exhibitors at boatica Monday, October 28, 2024 0 1927 SOUTH AFRICA: The annual event aimed at showcasing South Africa’s boatbuilding prowess closed yesterday after a full programme of events that sought to attract local marine enthusiasts and promote increased interaction with ocean activities.
Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade Africa makes strides in port performance Monday, October 28, 2024 0 1629 The latest Review of Maritime Transport released last week highlights several bright spots across Africa’s shipping sector with port calls by container increasing by 20% between 2018 and the first half of 2023.
Tackling fisheries governance in the Gulf of Guinea Tackling fisheries governance in the Gulf of Guinea REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Illegal fishing, inadequate management frameworks, and a lack of cooperation among national agencies continue to thwart... Sunday, October 27, 2024 0 1564
African navies commit to establishing a combined EEZ African navies commit to establishing a combined EEZ Meeting at a symposium in Cape Town this month, African navies have established a technical working group to investigate the conceptualisation of... Friday, October 25, 2024 0 1560
Port efficiencies go pear shaped Port efficiencies go pear shaped SOUTH AFRICA: Turnaround strategies at the Port of Cape Town are not moving fast enough for the agricultural sector in the Western Cape as the... Friday, October 25, 2024 0 1397
Boatbuilding a major economic contributor Boatbuilding a major economic contributor SOUTH AFRICA: The South African boatbuilding industry has recorded a remarkable 22.3% increase per annum over the past five years and contributed... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1818
Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones A 10-day sailing trip on the 60m Tall Ship, Eendracht around Cape Verdean islands is planned for 2025 to celebrate the country’s 50 years of... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1486
Aluminium producer signs long term port lease Aluminium producer signs long term port lease SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a long-term contract with South32 Hillside Aluminium ((Pty) Ltd, securing the... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1552
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.