Public comment invited on Upstream Petroleum Act Public comment invited on Upstream Petroleum Act Independent legislation for the sector Tuesday, April 15, 2025 0 1783 SOUTH AFRICA: The public has until the middle of May to comment on the Draft Regulations of the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2024 which was published in the Government Gazette yesterday.
New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector Showcasing opportunities and challenges for Africa Monday, April 14, 2025 0 2396 SOUTH AFRICA: Scheduled for October this year, the inaugural African Boating Conference will be hosted in Cape Town and aims to provide a broad perspective of the recreational marine sector on the continent.
Targeting the fishing industry with new management measures Targeting the fishing industry with new management measures ANGOLA: The Angolan government has announced new measures to reduce overcapacity of the fishing fleet and improve the monitoring of the sector... Monday, April 14, 2025 0 1519
Discussing port performance in South Africa Discussing port performance in South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: The 11th Annual Port Performance Roadshow for the South African Port system is scheduled for May to provide port users with the... Monday, April 14, 2025 0 2069
Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Measures that include a new fuel standard for ships as well as a global pricing mechanism for emissions are set to be formally adopted by the... Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 1807
Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services MOZAMBIQUE: Two large vessels have entered service at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique to offer coastal shipping services to the country’s... Saturday, April 12, 2025 0 2206
Navies prepare for maritime engagement Navies prepare for maritime engagement KENYA: The Commander Kenya Navy Fleet, Brigadier Mohamed Shemote, officially flagged off the Kenya Navy Special Boat Unit (SBU) operators for The... Friday, April 11, 2025 0 1154
Berth upgrade project completed Berth upgrade project completed SOUTH AFRICA: The East London automotive sector is set for a makeover following Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s)... Thursday, April 10, 2025 0 1235
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Thursday, October 1, 2026 MOB incident results in three confirmed fatalities SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has issued a statement in relation to the fatal incident onboard the Umkhuseli, confirming that a preliminary enquiry is underway.
0 Ports MRA Online Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Cabinet to investigate an equity partner for TNPA SOUTH AFRICA: In a press briefing following the latest Cabinet meeting, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed that the potential feasibility of securing a minority equity partner for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...
0 Shipping MRA Online Wednesday, September 23, 2026 US accuses IMO of secretive attempts to impose a global tax UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Calling the International Maritime Organization an “obscure UN body”, US President Donald Trump, told the United Nations yesterday in New York that his administration had been forced to intervene and stop the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Anchoring conversations to grow African boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: The African Boating Conference (ABC) returns to Cape Town this time next month and is shaping up to deliver on the success of last year’s inaugural event that saw the establishment of the African Superyacht Working Group...