Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa Red Sea situation sees insurers re-examining risk landscape Tuesday, September 17, 2024 0 1937 Underwriters are becoming more cautious in their dealings with vessels traversing high-risk regions and the Red Sea as well as other conflict zones are impacting on risk assessments for hull underwriters.
Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment Public comments close 25 October 2024 Monday, September 16, 2024 0 2288 SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Bill has been published by the Minister of Transport for comment.
New harbour pilots for Seychelles New harbour pilots for Seychelles SEYCHELLES: Four new harbour pilots received their epaulettes in a recent ceremony to mark the successful completion of critical phase of their... Monday, September 16, 2024 0 1610
Maritime service provider celebrates major milestone Maritime service provider celebrates major milestone SOUTH AFRICA: With a history dating back to 1949, Seascape Marine Services is celebrating a 75-year milestone this year marking a journey of... Wednesday, September 11, 2024 0 1639
South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan SOUTH AFRICA: As South Africa sets out on its journey to develop its own National Action Plan for decarbonisation, experts are calling for the... Wednesday, September 11, 2024 0 2480
Government confirms commitment to prioritise aquaculture Government confirms commitment to prioritise aquaculture SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to... Tuesday, September 10, 2024 0 1575
New bill will establish search and rescue organisation New bill will establish search and rescue organisation SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport (DoT) has published the draft Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Bill with provides for the... Monday, September 9, 2024 0 1952
Developing marine suppliers in South Africa Developing marine suppliers in South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has once again launched a call for maritime companies to apply to participate in... Sunday, September 8, 2024 0 1746
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.