SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry Minister prioritises safety surveys Thursday, February 27, 2025 0 1926 SOUTH AFRICA: According to a Marine Information Notice issued by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) at the beginning of the month, the authority will begin a four-month auditing campaign in the fishing industry as of March to address safety issues in the sector.
Promoting localisation in marine manufacturing supply chain Promoting localisation in marine manufacturing supply chain Industry engagement highlights grant assistance Thursday, February 27, 2025 0 1895 SOUTH AFRICA: Offering financial assistance with the goal to promote localisation of the South African marine manufacturing supply chain, the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) presented information on how to apply and benefit from the financial assistance they offer during a stakeholder engagement in Cape Town yesterday.
Proposed regulations for the offshore bunkering sector muddy the waters Proposed regulations for the offshore bunkering sector muddy the waters While the need for regulations to control the environmental risks associated with the offshore ship-to-ship transfer of bunker fuel is needed, the... Tuesday, February 25, 2025 0 3731
JV creates new tanker operation JV creates new tanker operation NIGERIA: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have signed a joint venture to... Tuesday, February 25, 2025 0 1863
Towards the implementation of an MPA action plan Towards the implementation of an MPA action plan MADAGASCAR: Stakeholders met last week to develop guidelines for the country’s implementation and governance of Marine Protected Areas... Tuesday, February 25, 2025 0 1793
Charting the course for continued maritime surveillance Charting the course for continued maritime surveillance CÔTE D’IVOIRE: A second meeting to review the roadmap for the transfer of YARIS to the YAOUNDE architecture as well as to discuss the... Monday, February 24, 2025 0 1699
Master plan is close to completion Master plan is close to completion SOUTH AFRICA: Welcoming members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on board the SA Agulhas II last week, Nonhlanhla Mkhize, DG Nomfundo... Thursday, February 20, 2025 0 2214
Upgraded dredger ready for action Upgraded dredger ready for action SOUTH AFRICA: After a four-week installation process to install a new marine excavator on the Italeni undertaken in Transnet National Port... Thursday, February 20, 2025 0 1729
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.