Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Merger between two container storage companies prohibited Tuesday, July 2, 2024 0 2993 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 1376 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 1914
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 3092
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 2179
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 1580
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 2164
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 1878
0 Maritime People MRA Online Friday, November 28, 2025 Is this the end for the SA Agulhas? The fanfare associated with the deal to reimagine the SA Agulhas and extend its legacy as a training vessel for South African cadets has faded leaving the vessel sitting under arrest in the Port of Durban as the crew await confirmation of whether...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Flushing women’s careers down the toilet One almost wants to snicker at the fact that today is World Toilet Day, but it’s no laughing matter for many women in the maritime and transport sectors.
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, November 17, 2025 New minister for fisheries takes office SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to replace Dr Dion George who has been at the forefront of some controversial decisions impacting the...
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.