Weather conditions cause container loss Weather conditions cause container loss Reported container overboard incident Saturday, July 13, 2024 0 1396 SOUTH AFRICA: A New Generation Ultra Large Container Vessel, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, has reported loss of 44 containers overboard having experienced inclement weather off the north-eastern coast of South Africa.
Severe conditions test salvage response Severe conditions test salvage response Cargo vessel abandoned by crew Thursday, July 11, 2024 0 1343 SOUTH AFRICA: Ongoing severe weather conditions that have ravaged the Western Cape this week are not helping the unfolding situation to salvage an abandoned general cargo vessel that is now beached in the remote coastal area of Duiwegat.
Technical assistance offered to developing countries Technical assistance offered to developing countries The International Maritime Organisation is offering support to developing countries who require technical assistance for the creation of National... Tuesday, July 9, 2024 0 2396
New Transport Minister commits to addressing logistics challenges New Transport Minister commits to addressing logistics challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at the opening of the Southern African Transport Conference yesterday, the newly appointed Minister of Transport, Barbara... Tuesday, July 9, 2024 0 1947
Funding for African oil and gas sector takes a step forward Funding for African oil and gas sector takes a step forward The establishment of the African Energy Bank (AEB), which was announced in 2022, took another step forward this week when the African Petroleum... Saturday, July 6, 2024 0 1874
Advancing the aim for a regional fishery closed season Advancing the aim for a regional fishery closed season Friday, July 5, 2024 0 1550
Transforming small-scale fisheries in Zanzibar Transforming small-scale fisheries in Zanzibar ZANZIBAR: The launch of the Asia Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project last month aims to help transform small-scale fisheries in... Thursday, July 4, 2024 0 2089
Egyptian Navy in command Egyptian Navy in command The Egyptian Navy has become the third partner nation to take control of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) maritime security training... Wednesday, July 3, 2024 0 1476
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...