A boost for West African ship repair A boost for West African ship repair Financing ship repair facilities Wednesday, June 21, 2023 0 165 GHANA: A $137 million project to build a world-class ship repair facility in Ghana’s Takoradi port has been given a boost with the confirmation of a $23.04 million loan from the African Development Bank.
Bahrain donates four patrol boats to Seychelles Bahrain donates four patrol boats to Seychelles Strengthening coastal patrol Monday, June 19, 2023 0 147 SEYCHELLES: The island State’s ocean patrol capabilities were strengthened over the weekend when the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain officially handed over four patrol boats to the Coast Guard of Seychelles.
Major death toll highlights need for improved safety on inland waterways Major death toll highlights need for improved safety on inland waterways NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is investigating an incident that occurred on the Jebba Lake Channel last week in which... Monday, June 19, 2023 0 123
A Titanic request A Titanic request Concerned by the increasingly sophisticated equipment being used to visit the wreck site of the RMS Titanic which was identified in 1985, the... Thursday, June 15, 2023 0 150
Energy Observer interacts with public in Port of Cape Town Energy Observer interacts with public in Port of Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: After docking at the V&A Waterfront, the Energy Observer, coupled to their mobile expo, will engage with the public in a... Tuesday, June 13, 2023 0 143
Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Despite the prolonged fishing rights allocation process and the fact that the appeals process is ongoing, the South African Deep-Sea... Thursday, June 8, 2023 0 149
Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits NIGERIA: The Nigerian Navy signed a contract with a Turkish shipyard on Friday for the refit and remodelling of their flagship frigate,... Thursday, June 8, 2023 0 146
Is South Africa losing its Maritime leadership position on the African... Is South Africa losing its Maritime leadership position on the African... Based on its geographical position and history within the Maritime sector, South Africa possesses a great potential to provide industry leadership... Tuesday, May 30, 2023 0 187
0 Tender News MRA Online Sunday, March 23, 2025 Transport Minister mining for information SOUTH AFRICA: Aiming to capitalise on the private sector interest in participating in the port and rail sectors, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy has launched a Request for Information to develop infrastructure from “pit to port”...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 20, 2025 New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector SOUTH AFRICA: Prompted by the latest gazetting of proposed regulations aimed at the offshore bunkering industry, stakeholders have joined forces to establish the Bunkering Industry Association of South Africa (BIASA) which will represent and...
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Tuesday, March 4, 2025 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 between the US and Africa in a bid to ensure that the continent’s energy interests are effectively...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Thursday, February 27, 2025 SAMSA safety audits due to commence in fishing industry SOUTH AFRICA: According to a Marine Information Notice issued by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) at the beginning of the month, the authority will begin a four-month auditing campaign in the fishing industry as of March to...