Lepanto report will lead to further investigations Lepanto report will lead to further investigations Marine Court of Enquiry scheduled for 2025 Friday, December 20, 2024 0 2930 SOUTH AFRICA: Following the release of the Preliminary Report into the sinking of the Lepanto this week, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has confirmed that a Marine Court of Enquiry will be convened in the first quarter of next year as recommended.
New vessel build for fishing programme New vessel build for fishing programme New contract for fishing vessels signed Wednesday, December 18, 2024 0 1962 DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a contract for the delivery of seven new fishing vessels to operate on lakes and along the coast.
Port expansion project completed on schedule Port expansion project completed on schedule MOROCCO: APM Terminals is ramping up operations for 2025 by celebrating the last part of its two million TEU-expansion in MedPort Tangier, which... Wednesday, December 18, 2024 0 2413
Funding for port expansion signed Funding for port expansion signed MOROCCO: Morocco's port management company Marsa Maroc has signed a €65 million financing agreement with the European Bank for... Tuesday, December 17, 2024 0 2460
Supporting artisanal fishers Supporting artisanal fishers MAURITIUS: Some 100 fishers received certificates this week after completing the General Course for Fishers at the Mauritius Maritime Training... Monday, December 16, 2024 0 1862
Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime... Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime... Unathi Sonti, Executive Chairperson of the Maritime Business Chamber returned from the 7th Conference of the Association of African Maritime... Monday, December 16, 2024 0 3156
Modernisation plan for Kenya’s navy Modernisation plan for Kenya’s navy KENYA: Speaking at the country’s Navy’s 60th anniversary, Kenya’s President William Ruto committed to increasing support for the... Sunday, December 15, 2024 0 2463
Tanker added to South African registry Tanker added to South African registry SOUTH AFRICA: The 100.7m tanker, Uhambo, was officially welcomed as African Marine Solutions’ (AMSOL) 14th vessel to join the South African... Friday, December 13, 2024 0 3767
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.