New president for African Harbour Masters’ Committee New president for African Harbour Masters’ Committee South African elected as president Monday, May 27, 2024 0 1941 The African Harbour Masters’ Committee (AHMC), a regional committee of the International Harbour Masters’ Association (IHMA) has elected South African, Thulani Dubeko as its new president to serve a term of two years.
Tanker renamed to honour local maritime roots Tanker renamed to honour local maritime roots AMSOL Ghana officially renames bunker tanker Tuesday, May 21, 2024 0 1919 GHANA: The official renaming of the Densu River took place in the Port of Tema today as a gesture of commitment by owners, AMSOL to the local maritime industry where the tanker delivers marine fuel on behalf of the Ghana Oil Company (GOIL).
Developing Angola’s offshore assets Developing Angola’s offshore assets ANGOLA: Having announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Kaminho deepwater project, TotalEnergies issued a statement today indicating... Tuesday, May 21, 2024 0 1478
Fishing gear aims to help small scale fishers benefit from rights Fishing gear aims to help small scale fishers benefit from rights SOUTH AFRICA: Much needed fishing gear and equipment was donated to small scale fishing enterprises in Port St Johns yesterday when Eastern Cape... Thursday, May 16, 2024 0 1637
More ships for Namibian ports More ships for Namibian ports NAMIBIA: The number of vessels calling at Namibian ports surged by 29% in the financial year ending 31 March with port visits jumping from 1,636... Tuesday, May 14, 2024 0 1663
Port tariff strategy up for review Port tariff strategy up for review SOUTH AFRICA: The Ports Regulator of South Africa is calling for comments on its update of the 2015 and 2020 Tariff Strategy documents that... Monday, May 13, 2024 0 1783
Construction begins on multi-purpose vessel for the Port of Cape Town Construction begins on multi-purpose vessel for the Port of Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: The construction of new multi-purpose vessel for the Port of Cape Town that will assist in attending to oil spills as well as clean... Monday, May 13, 2024 0 2230
Port fails to meet targets ahead of citrus season Port fails to meet targets ahead of citrus season SOUTH AFRICA: With citrus exports set to increase towards the end of the month, the Western Cape Government (WCG) has raised the alarm on the Cape... Thursday, May 9, 2024 0 1733
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, October 20, 2025 Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Without exception, major international maritime and shipping organisations have expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) last week which chose to...