Port fails to meet targets ahead of citrus season Port fails to meet targets ahead of citrus season Western Cape Government calls for more private sector involvement Thursday, May 9, 2024 0 1740 SOUTH AFRICA: With citrus exports set to increase towards the end of the month, the Western Cape Government (WCG) has raised the alarm on the Cape Town Container Terminal’s (CTCT) failure to meet its own recovery targets that were put in place to stabilise operations in the short term.
Strengthening cooperation to suppress illicit maritime activities Strengthening cooperation to suppress illicit maritime activities ECOWAS States meet to discuss way forward Thursday, May 9, 2024 0 1539 TOGO: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met this week to examine the draft Supplementary Act relating to cooperation in suppressing illicit maritime activities in the region with the aim to clarify opportunities for more effective implementation.
Cooperation agreement expands engineering focus Cooperation agreement expands engineering focus South African Nouum Engineering and Mauritius-based ship repair and conversion yard Taylor Smith Shipyard (TSS) have signed a cooperation... Wednesday, May 8, 2024 0 1351
Event evolves to encompass broader oceans economy Event evolves to encompass broader oceans economy SOUTH AFRICA: Following the successful hosting of their maritime defence and security event, Creative Space Media is broadening the scope of their... Monday, May 6, 2024 0 1388
New player in Namibia’s offshore sector New player in Namibia’s offshore sector NAMIBIA: Azule Energy is the latest energy company to enter into Namibia’s offshore oil and gas space having signed an agreement with Rhino... Monday, May 6, 2024 0 1997
Long-term plans in place for emergency response Long-term plans in place for emergency response SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport (DoT) is working on a strategy aimed at ensuring the continued capacity to provide long-term maritime... Thursday, May 2, 2024 0 1375
Safeguarding Africa’s maritime domain will take greater cooperation Safeguarding Africa’s maritime domain will take greater cooperation GHANA: “No nation can afford to do it alone,” the President of Ghana told delegates at a naval symposium this week as he called for... Wednesday, May 1, 2024 0 1333
Offshore bunkering under the spotlight during industry roundtable Offshore bunkering under the spotlight during industry roundtable SOUTH AFRICA: Offshore bunkering and ship-to-ship (STS) transfers came under the spotlight at yesterday’s stakeholder roundtable hosted by... Wednesday, May 1, 2024 0 2286
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 14, 2025 Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 30, 2025 Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following the establishment of a working group that aims to ensure broad regional participation and visibility.
0 Green Marine MRA Online Tuesday, October 28, 2025 CITES listing for abalone could address crisis SOUTH AFRICA: With plans to have dried abalone listed by CITES, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed that a proven stock collapse will only provide for a 12.01 ton Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the 2025/26...
0 Report Back MRA Online Friday, October 24, 2025 Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges SOUTH AFRICA: “We know we are living in challenging times. At the moment markets are tough, and I think we need to embrace opportunity where we can,” Ed Slack, Editor in Chief of IBI Magazine told delegates, mincing no words in a...