Marine spatial plan published for comment Marine spatial plan published for comment Calling for public stakeholder review Tuesday, February 11, 2025 0 2292 SEYCHELLES: Seychelles’ draft Marine Spatial Plan has been made available for public comment for a 28-day period.
South Africa and Nigeria eye IMO Council seat South Africa and Nigeria eye IMO Council seat Vying for a seat in Category C Monday, February 10, 2025 0 2202 After failing to regain a seat on the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Council at the end of 2023, Nigeria and South Africa have indicated their intention to stand for election at the end of this year and officials from both countries are already publicly expressing the validity of their inclusion.
Two harbour tugs up for auction Two harbour tugs up for auction SOUTH AFRICA: Two of Transnet National Ports Authority’s tugboats will go on auction later this month at a starting bid of R2,5... Friday, February 7, 2025 0 1959
Port partnership signed Port partnership signed CONGO: AD Ports Group and the CMA CGM Group have formed a joint venture to develop, manage, and operate New East Mole multipurpose terminal at the... Friday, February 7, 2025 0 1547
Oil escapes wreck during removal operations Oil escapes wreck during removal operations SOUTH AFRICA: Discoveries of oil on the main beaches of Strandfontein on the West Coast last week have been confirmed by the South African... Thursday, February 6, 2025 0 1896
20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal 20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal ANGOLA: AD Ports Group officially began its long-term management and development of Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal with local partners in Angola... Saturday, February 1, 2025 0 2701
Improving logistics in East Africa Improving logistics in East Africa UGANDA: Aimed at economic progress and improving trade logistics, the RORO vessel, the MV Mpungu was commissioned in Uganda marking a significant... Friday, January 31, 2025 0 1945
Removal of West Coast wreck underway Removal of West Coast wreck underway SOUTH AFRICA: Having been contracted to undertake the wreck removal of the Ultra Galaxy off the coast near Lutzville, Shanghai Salvage Co... Thursday, January 30, 2025 0 1725
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...