African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems World Bank report highlights global use of Port Community Systems Tuesday, October 8, 2024 0 1711 An international report jointly developed by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) and the World Bank has warned that low-and middle-income countries risk falling behind in the adoption of Port Community Systems (PCS) due to technical and financial constraints.
Flipping tyres in the port Flipping tyres in the port Recycling tyres into flip-flops Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1354 NIGERIA: A Nigerian port terminal is taking positive steps towards developing a circular economy by teaming up with a recycling company to upcycle discarded tyres from trucks and cranes into fashionable flip-flops.
New port equipment will reduce wind delays New port equipment will reduce wind delays SOUTH AFRICA: With a total replacement of Rubber Tyred Gantries (RTGs) planned for the Port of Cape Town to help address the hours lost due to... Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1673
Energy conferences still clashing in build-up to events Energy conferences still clashing in build-up to events SOUTH AFRICA: With the 30th edition of Africa Oil Week (AOW) scheduled for this coming week – new owners will host the milestone event as... Friday, October 4, 2024 0 1587
Training centre celebrates milestone with plans for future growth Training centre celebrates milestone with plans for future growth SOUTH AFRICA: Capitalising on their 21-year milestone anniversary, the South African Maritime Training Academy has initiated a process to work... Friday, October 4, 2024 0 1590
Strategic acquisition boosts fleet and services for marine services company Strategic acquisition boosts fleet and services for marine services company SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town-based OSC Marine Africa has acquired the vessels and services of Servest Marine (a division of Servest) in a strategic... Friday, October 4, 2024 0 2430
New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires SOUTH AFRICA: An approved range of fire extinguishers featuring new dispersion technology is now available to respond to lithium-ion battery fire... Tuesday, October 1, 2024 0 4388
Local researchers share studies at international conference Local researchers share studies at international conference SOUTH AFRICA: Two South African researchers from the CSIR’s Coastal Systems and Earth Observation Research Group recently returned from... Friday, September 27, 2024 0 1735
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, March 6, 2026 SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being encouraged to express their concerns and table the immediate challenges. Based on input at the...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.