Free refit for coast guard vessel Free refit for coast guard vessel India steps in to boost coastal patrols Wednesday, February 11, 2026 0 169 SEYCHELLES: News emanating from a State Visit to India by the president of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Hermine includes confirmation of India’s offer to sponsor the refit of one of the coast guard vessels as well as to assist in the establishment of a hydrographic unit.
Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern A maritime fraud crisis Tuesday, February 10, 2026 0 232 The International Maritime Organisation’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) issued a report at the beginning of the month outlining more than 100 documented cases of fraudulent seafarer documentation reported over from 2024 to the end of January this year.
Applications for abalone ranching open Applications for abalone ranching open SOUTH AFRICA: The South African government has recognised a new abalone ranching concession area along the Western Cape coast near Papendorp,... Tuesday, February 10, 2026 0 160
Ongoing stakeholder meetings discuss fishing vessel regulations Ongoing stakeholder meetings discuss fishing vessel regulations SOUTH AFRICA: After hosting engagements in KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape, the South African Maritime Safety Authority will move to the... Monday, February 9, 2026 0 212
West Africa shipping service upgrades West Africa shipping service upgrades CMA CGM has announced an upgrade to their WAX services which will now feature three dedicated loops that includes two new services in the Asia to... Monday, February 9, 2026 0 142
Oil major expands its stake in Namibia offshore acreage Oil major expands its stake in Namibia offshore acreage NAMIBIA: TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire a 42.5% operated interest in PEL104 Exploration license, located offshore Namibia, from... Friday, February 6, 2026 0 172
Naval escort as ships reroute to Red Sea Naval escort as ships reroute to Red Sea The Gemini Cooperation, an operational collaboration between AP Moller – Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, will reroute vessels through the Red Sea... Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 231
Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward SOUTH AFRICA: Detailed plans for the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority may finally be completed by next month according to... Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 376
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.