Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port Promoting progression to decarbonisation Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1703 EGYPT: The addition of an electric Reach Stacker (eRS) at the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) will act as a pilot over the course of the next few months with the goal of advancing the electrification of terminal operations across the industry.
First tranche for Transnet First tranche for Transnet African Development Bank loan to support Transnet recovery Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1663 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet has received the first tranche of its its $1 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) which aims to stabilise the State Owned Entitity and support its investment plan to upgrade existing infrastructure while enhancing key logistic chain segments.
Courts find company guilty of illegal fishing Courts find company guilty of illegal fishing Monday, December 9, 2024 0 1653
Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries ETHIOPIA: The adoption of a new fisheries bureau and the development of action plans for Africa’s fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic... Thursday, December 5, 2024 0 2642
Africa well represented on new advisory body Africa well represented on new advisory body Established last month by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC),... Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 3085
Call to Africa to build a responsible O&G sector Call to Africa to build a responsible O&G sector NAMIBIA: Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy has called on African nations to safeguard their socio-economic advantages from ongoing oil... Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 3110
Port expansion project moves forward Port expansion project moves forward NIGERIA: Nigerdock has concluded an agreement to commence with the expansion of Snake Island Port, multipurpose port facility comprising of three... Tuesday, December 3, 2024 0 1739
A first for maritime training A first for maritime training LIBERIA: The first cohort of certified Liberian Marine Engineers Officers Class-3 graduated last week at a ceremony held at the Liberia Maritime... Monday, December 2, 2024 0 1722
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
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...