Vessels face infestation at their peril Vessels face infestation at their peril Pest prevention systems help vessels remain safe Thursday, May 25, 2023 0 108 Rodents and insects remain a major cause for concern on ships where no pest prevention systems are in place, creating an unsafe work environment, not only for the crew on board, but also for the ship owners’ assets.
More consultation on the table for rock lobster poaching strategy More consultation on the table for rock lobster poaching strategy DFFE presents progress on poaching reduction strategy Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 127 SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) plans to undertake further consultation to achieve support for the West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) poaching reduction strategy which includes a co-management structure, a system to regulate marketers and capacity building within the small scale sectors as well as...
Integrated Maritime Strategy aims to support maritime security in West... Integrated Maritime Strategy aims to support maritime security in West... NIGERIA: Independent experts met in Lagos last week to discuss the draft Supplementary Act Relating to the Suppression of Illicit Maritime... Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 120
Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline SOMALIA: Fifteen Somalia Navy and Coast Guard (SNCG) officers have completed specialised training on maritime security in a joint initiative... Tuesday, May 23, 2023 0 138
Access to inland waters under the spotlight Access to inland waters under the spotlight The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) published a notice for comments draft regulations on Government Gazette Notice No. 48294 on 24 March... Monday, May 22, 2023 0 95
New plough tug joins dredging fleet New plough tug joins dredging fleet SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) christened the latest addition to their dredging fleet last week when Transnet Group Chief... Monday, May 22, 2023 0 129
African leaders urged to focus on green skills for seafarers African leaders urged to focus on green skills for seafarers KENYA: The convening of African Maritime Authorities in Kenya last week has once again emphasised the need to harness the opportunities of a... Thursday, May 11, 2023 0 96
New warehouse improves intermodal connectivity for shipping line New warehouse improves intermodal connectivity for shipping line SOUTH AFRICA: Maersk has opened a new 10,000 m2 bonded warehouse and distribution centre in Cape Town to improve intermodal connectivity and... Monday, May 8, 2023 0 114
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Friday, January 10, 2025 Namibian oil sector hiccough NAMIBIA: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) does believe that Shell’s decision to write-down $400 million on oil discoveries in a licence held in the Orange Basin will significantly impact Namibia's oil and gas development.
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Monday, December 23, 2024 Funding safety in Africa Applicants from across Africa have until 10 January 2025 to apply for up to £1 million in funding for projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety of life and property through the development of standards and education.
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Friday, December 20, 2024 Lepanto report will lead to further investigations SOUTH AFRICA: Following the release of the Preliminary Report into the sinking of the Lepanto this week, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has confirmed that a Marine Court of Enquiry will be convened in the first quarter of next year as...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, December 16, 2024 Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime sector Unathi Sonti, Executive Chairperson of the Maritime Business Chamber returned from the 7th Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrators (AAMA) that was held in Tanzania at the end of November with an update on some of...
Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime sector Monday, December 16, 2024
Calling for international cooperation to sustainably leverage marine resources Friday, January 17, 2025