Two-year contract for drillship in West Africa Two-year contract for drillship in West Africa Company announces multi-million-dollar contract Tuesday, April 1, 2025 0 1838 Valaris Limited has been awarded a two-year contract offshore West Africa for drillship Valaris DS-10 that is expected to commence late in the second quarter or in the third quarter 2026.
Surveying maps out safer maritime development and operations Surveying maps out safer maritime development and operations Supporting hydrography across the continent Monday, March 31, 2025 0 12335 SOUTH AFRICA: A focus on port development and offshore maritime projects within Africa is having a positive impact on the hydrographic sector with opportunities existing for not only the bigger, more established operators, but also for smaller companies seeking to offer hydrographic services.
Focusing on Africa’s port performance Focusing on Africa’s port performance SOUTH AFRICA: Discussions focused on improving port performance in Africa will take centre stage in Cape Town next week as over 200 industry... Thursday, March 27, 2025 0 1400
Mauritius positions itself as a bunkering hub Mauritius positions itself as a bunkering hub MAURITIUS: Opening Maritime Week Africa 2025, the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell affirmed... Thursday, March 27, 2025 0 1720
Shellfish waste holds opportunities for recycling Shellfish waste holds opportunities for recycling SOUTH AFRICA: The seafood industry produces mounds of chitinous waste from its shellfish every year that scientists at the Council for Scientific... Thursday, March 27, 2025 0 1581
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 1340
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 1604
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 1492
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
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.