India donates patrol craft to Seychelles India donates patrol craft to Seychelles Enhancing the maritime security Tuesday, March 4, 2025 0 2023 SEYCHELLES: Specifically designed for coastal defence duties, patrol and surveillance, a new Fast Interceptor Craft, PB Boudeuse, was officially handed over to the Seychelles Defence Force by the Indian Government at a ceremony last week.
South Africa must regain its competitive advantage. South Africa must regain its competitive advantage. Minister addresses Transnet challenges Monday, March 3, 2025 0 2146 SOUTH AFRICA: “Our competitors in the broader Southern African region have taken advantage of challenges in the South African logistics sector,” Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy told guests at the launch of the World Bank Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa Report on Friday.
SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry SOUTH AFRICA: According to a Marine Information Notice issued by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) at the beginning of the... Thursday, February 27, 2025 0 1935
Promoting localisation in marine manufacturing supply chain Promoting localisation in marine manufacturing supply chain SOUTH AFRICA: Offering financial assistance with the goal to promote localisation of the South African marine manufacturing supply chain, the... Thursday, February 27, 2025 0 1900
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 3738
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 1867
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 1799
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 1709
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
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...