Development aid to fund new tugboat Development aid to fund new tugboat Japanese grant supports maritime safety and security Friday, March 14, 2025 0 1379 MAURITIUS: Japan has pledged a grant of more than $6,5 million under the Japan Economic Social Development Programme, for the acquisition of a tugboat for Mauritius to further support the country’s maritime domain.
Driving investment in oil and gas Driving investment in oil and gas Policies developed to welcome investment Wednesday, March 12, 2025 0 1438 ANGOLA: Over $60 million in investments for upcoming projects are set to drive significant development within Angola’s oil and gas sector.
More private participation opportunities available in Port of Durban More private participation opportunities available in Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to... Monday, March 10, 2025 0 1454
Capacitating a new generation of ocean experts Capacitating a new generation of ocean experts SOUTH AFRICA: Since its inception some 15 years ago, the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory (SOCCO) more than 80 ocean climate... Friday, March 7, 2025 0 1621
Discussing maritime security in West Africa Discussing maritime security in West Africa NIGERIA: Meeting to evaluate the maritime operations and exercises, the 4th ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting took place at... Wednesday, March 5, 2025 0 1794
Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbyists to push agenda in Washington Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbyists to push agenda in Washington The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has enlisted international consulting firm, Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD), to support oil and gas engagement... Tuesday, March 4, 2025 0 2064
India donates patrol craft to Seychelles India donates patrol craft to Seychelles SEYCHELLES: Specifically designed for coastal defence duties, patrol and surveillance, a new Fast Interceptor Craft, PB Boudeuse, was officially... Tuesday, March 4, 2025 0 2035
South Africa must regain its competitive advantage. South Africa must regain its competitive advantage. SOUTH AFRICA: “Our competitors in the broader Southern African region have taken advantage of challenges in the South African logistics... Monday, March 3, 2025 0 2154
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ON THE QUAYSIDE It’s not easy for a new event to present itself and deliver real value to the maritime industry, but that’s exactly what the African Boating Conference (ABC) achieved in 2025. Introducing the conference into an already crowded...
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...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026