Multi-national maritime operations focus on safe navigation Multi-national maritime operations focus on safe navigation Turkey leads operation Sunday, November 24, 2024 0 1815 Naval and air assets from a range of nations and organisations including Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, the Republic of Korean Navy, Pakistan Navy, Seychelles Navy, Djibouti Coast Guard and Yemen Coast Guard participated in an operation around the Gulf of Aden and the Horn of Africa at the end of last month.
SARS rules for offshore bunkering finalised SARS rules for offshore bunkering finalised Offshore bunkering operations likely to resume Saturday, November 23, 2024 0 3629 SOUTH AFRICA: The amended of Sections 21, 60 and 120 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act 91 of 1964) have been finalised and will come into effect on 30 November 2024, just over a year after the South African Revenue Service (SARS) brought the offshore bunkering operations in Algoa Bay to a close.
Ongoing fatalities in the fishing sector Ongoing fatalities in the fishing sector SOUTH AFRICA: Following a renewed spike in incidents during 2024, a total of 429 fishers have lost their lives in the South African fishing... Friday, November 22, 2024 0 1900
Plans to create a database of registered fishing vessels Plans to create a database of registered fishing vessels GHANA: Building on calls to create a Regional Record of Authorised Fishing Vessels (RRAFV), participants at the recent meeting of the West Africa... Thursday, November 21, 2024 0 1692
Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa currently has only five qualified naval architects at its disposal both within the private sector and within the South... Wednesday, November 20, 2024 0 2182
Fishers face frightening figures Fishers face frightening figures SOUTH AFRICA: Fishers are six times more likely to succumb to fatal incidents while working; three times more likely to be in treatment for... Wednesday, November 20, 2024 0 1915
Newly launched crew change service for Suez Newly launched crew change service for Suez EGYPT: Launched at the beginning of November by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), the Crew Change service to Canal-transiting vessels has reportedly... Tuesday, November 19, 2024 0 2209
Tuna catch is above board Tuna catch is above board SENEGAL: An Atlantic Ocean tuna fishery has become the first fishery in Senegal attain accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)... Monday, November 18, 2024 0 1929
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...