Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Merger between two container storage companies prohibited Tuesday, July 2, 2024 0 2976 SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibits a proposed transaction between United Container Depots (Pty) Ltd (UCD) and Kings Rest Container Park (Pty) Ltd (Kings).
Companies review offshore operations Companies review offshore operations Withdrawals likely Monday, July 1, 2024 0 1367 SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued by African Energy Corp, CNR International has announced its intention to withdraw its 20% interest in the offshore Block 11B/12B.
Safety at the forefront of seafarer wellbeing Safety at the forefront of seafarer wellbeing Recognising the high-risk environment that their officers and crew work in, AMSOL launched a six week safety campaign earlier this month in... Tuesday, June 25, 2024 0 1895
SA Navy committed to deliver hydrographic capacity SA Navy committed to deliver hydrographic capacity SOUTH AFRICA: Celebrating World Hydrographic Day on Friday, the South African Navy (SAN) hosted a programme that served to demonstrate the... Monday, June 24, 2024 0 3060
TNPA executives face disciplinary action TNPA executives face disciplinary action SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Chief Executive Pepi Silinga along with several managers will face disciplinary action... Monday, June 24, 2024 0 2168
App developed to measure and predict seasickness App developed to measure and predict seasickness SOUTH AFRICA: A postdoctoral student at the University of Stellenbosch has created a mobile app to help her conduct research on motion sickness of... Thursday, June 20, 2024 0 1556
Private operator lands container terminal concession Private operator lands container terminal concession SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has awarded a 25-year concession to Grindrod South Africa (Pty) Ltd to operate a... Thursday, June 20, 2024 0 2133
Improving the safety of pilot transfers Improving the safety of pilot transfers Meeting during the first two weeks of June, the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and... Tuesday, June 18, 2024 0 1867
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...
0 Report Back MRA Online Friday, October 24, 2025 Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges SOUTH AFRICA: “We know we are living in challenging times. At the moment markets are tough, and I think we need to embrace opportunity where we can,” Ed Slack, Editor in Chief of IBI Magazine told delegates, mincing no words in a...