Turkish yard chosen for patrol and inspection boats Turkish yard chosen for patrol and inspection boats Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation signs contract to strengthen maritime security Monday, July 13, 2026 0 461 TANZANIA: The Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) has signed a contract with Mercan Tekne Deniz Araçları Ltd Şti of Türkiye for the supply of modern patrol and inspection boats to be deployed at Mtwara Port and Bukoba Port.
Port gains recorded for Cape Town Port gains recorded for Cape Town Transnet National Ports Authority reports significant operational improvements at the Port of Cape Town Monday, July 13, 2026 0 418 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is reporting that operational improvements in the Port of Cape Town are a result of sustained progress in terminal performance, reduced Ship Turnaround Time (STAT) and increased volume throughput across key commodity sectors.
Gabon takes control of its flag Gabon takes control of its flag GABON: Following the lead of Comoros, the Government of Gabon has formally terminated its agreement with Intershipping Services LLC to manage its... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 517
Port users given tight window to weigh in on potential port disruptions Port users given tight window to weigh in on potential port disruptions SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has opened a seven-day public comment window that could directly impact traffic and... Thursday, July 9, 2026 0 485
New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders 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... Thursday, July 9, 2026 0 452
African fisheries workshop to strengthen legal frameworks African fisheries workshop to strengthen legal frameworks A regional workshop is planned for the end of September to assist African States implement national legal frameworks on implementing CITES. Wednesday, July 8, 2026 0 395
Curbing illegal trade in seahorses Curbing illegal trade in seahorses The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has invited parties and other... Wednesday, July 8, 2026 0 388
New team to strengthen regional IMO support 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... Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 435
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026