Mauritius positions itself as a bunkering hub Mauritius positions itself as a bunkering hub Addressing Africa’s marine fuel supply Thursday, March 27, 2025 0 1717 MAURITIUS: Opening Maritime Week Africa 2025, the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell affirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Mauritius into the preferred bunkering hub of the region through legislative reforms.
Shellfish waste holds opportunities for recycling Shellfish waste holds opportunities for recycling Absorbing seafood waste into the circular economy Thursday, March 27, 2025 0 1573 SOUTH AFRICA: The seafood industry produces mounds of chitinous waste from its shellfish every year that scientists at the Council for Scientific Research (CSIR) are aiming to recycle into eco-friendly products.
President makes new appointment to stabilise authority President makes new appointment to stabilise authority LIBERIA: After being named as the Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) last week, J Cyrus Saygbe... Tuesday, March 25, 2025 0 1333
FPSO refurbishment to benefit energy production in West Africa FPSO refurbishment to benefit energy production in West Africa A contract to refurbish the FPSO Baobab Ivoirien, which has been in operation offshore Côte d'Ivoire since 2003, will see the vessel’s... Monday, March 24, 2025 0 1598
Hydrographic data locates unknown shipwrecks Hydrographic data locates unknown shipwrecks SEYCHELLES: Hydrographic data totalling four terabytes that highlighted 87 previously unknown shipwrecks was handed over to the Ministry of... Monday, March 24, 2025 0 1489
Transport Minister mining for information Transport Minister mining for information SOUTH AFRICA: Aiming to capitalise on the private sector interest in participating in the port and rail sectors, Minister of Transport, Barbara... Sunday, March 23, 2025 0 1875
Drill drill drill Drill drill drill SOUTH AFRICA: Describing the potential of extracting and monetising the country’s oil and gas reserves as a potential economic game changer,... Thursday, March 20, 2025 0 1617
International shipping strives for automated global maritime sector International shipping strives for automated global maritime sector Hailing the development of their digitalisation strategy as a game changer for smart shipping, the International Maritime Organisation’s... Thursday, March 20, 2025 0 1389
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...