OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala From Colleen Jacka, Editor Maritime Review Africa Thursday, December 12, 2024 0 3242 Dear Captain Lekala I think I can speak on behalf of many in the South African maritime industry when I say we are looking forward to seeing a permanent CEO take up position at the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). When the cabinet announced your appointment in September, however, I had hoped you would join earlier than the now anticipated April start date.
Five day training aims to enhance port security Five day training aims to enhance port security Port security training Wednesday, December 11, 2024 0 2422 MAURITIUS: A five-day training initiative aimed at elevating port security hosted by the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries kicked off on Monday in Port Louis.
Transnet orders training simulator suite Transnet orders training simulator suite SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet SOC Ltd has ordered a suite simulator training that includes Tug Bridge, Engine Room, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) and... Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1874
Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port 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... Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1761
First tranche for Transnet First tranche for Transnet SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet has received the first tranche of its its $1 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) which aims to stabilise... Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1718
Courts find company guilty of illegal fishing Courts find company guilty of illegal fishing Monday, December 9, 2024 0 1713
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 2717
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 3150
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
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,...