Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Merger between two container storage companies prohibited Tuesday, July 2, 2024 0 3039 SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibits a proposed transaction between United Container Depots (Pty) Ltd (UCD) and Kings Rest Container Park (Pty) Ltd (Kings).
Companies review offshore operations Companies review offshore operations Withdrawals likely Monday, July 1, 2024 0 1402 SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued by African Energy Corp, CNR International has announced its intention to withdraw its 20% interest in the offshore Block 11B/12B.
Safety at the forefront of seafarer wellbeing Safety at the forefront of seafarer wellbeing Recognising the high-risk environment that their officers and crew work in, AMSOL launched a six week safety campaign earlier this month in... Tuesday, June 25, 2024 0 1951
SA Navy committed to deliver hydrographic capacity SA Navy committed to deliver hydrographic capacity SOUTH AFRICA: Celebrating World Hydrographic Day on Friday, the South African Navy (SAN) hosted a programme that served to demonstrate the... Monday, June 24, 2024 0 3154
TNPA executives face disciplinary action TNPA executives face disciplinary action SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Chief Executive Pepi Silinga along with several managers will face disciplinary action... Monday, June 24, 2024 0 2220
App developed to measure and predict seasickness App developed to measure and predict seasickness SOUTH AFRICA: A postdoctoral student at the University of Stellenbosch has created a mobile app to help her conduct research on motion sickness of... Thursday, June 20, 2024 0 1626
Private operator lands container terminal concession Private operator lands container terminal concession SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has awarded a 25-year concession to Grindrod South Africa (Pty) Ltd to operate a... Thursday, June 20, 2024 0 2234
Improving the safety of pilot transfers Improving the safety of pilot transfers Meeting during the first two weeks of June, the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and... Tuesday, June 18, 2024 0 1914
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing vessel construction, fisher welfare and radio installations.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, January 10, 2026 Seafarer welfare being monitored SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk carrier MV Sea Lord, which has been detained in the Port of Ngqura since November 14, 2025, following a...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Maritime headliners recognised for positive news SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive news from the private as well as public sectors, and showcased the impact of industry initiatives as...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Tilayi takes the wheel It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with Tilayi in his car as he left a meeting in...