Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny MAIB expresses concern Monday, January 13, 2025 0 2061 The UK’s Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has expressed concern over apparent safety issues following three accidents involving Egyptian dive boats in the Red Sea within the last two years that have impacted citizens of the United Kingdom. Additional incidents that have not included UK citizens have also been reported during this period.
Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits Cargo handling with a greener footprint Friday, January 10, 2025 0 4240 SOUTH AFRICA: As the pressure to reduce our carbon footprint mounts, cargo handlers can opt for electric forklifts to streamline their work processes while simultaneously reducing emissions.
GHG pricing mechanism proposal GHG pricing mechanism proposal A total of 47 countries including four from Africa together with the International Chamber of Shipping have submitted a maritime greenhouse gas... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 2379
Namibian oil sector hiccough Namibian oil sector hiccough NAMIBIA: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) does believe that Shell’s decision to write-down $400 million on oil discoveries in a... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 5055
Patrol vessel for Nigeria Patrol vessel for Nigeria SOUTH AFRICA: Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland IOSL) has taken a delivery of an offshore patrol vessel from Damen Shipyards... Wednesday, January 8, 2025 0 2096
Funding safety in Africa Funding safety in Africa Applicants from across Africa have until 10 January 2025 to apply for up to £1 million in funding for projects and initiatives aimed at... Monday, December 23, 2024 0 3059
Lepanto report will lead to further investigations Lepanto report will lead to further investigations SOUTH AFRICA: Following the release of the Preliminary Report into the sinking of the Lepanto this week, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy,... Friday, December 20, 2024 0 2962
New vessel build for fishing programme New vessel build for fishing programme 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. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 0 2029
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
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...