Digitising the port space for efficiency Digitising the port space for efficiency MPA complies with FAL Convention Friday, January 12, 2024 0 423 MAURITIUS: The Mauritius Port Authority has launched a new digitised system aimed to eliminate the current administrative burden that requires local shipping agents to submit around 57 documents per ship call.
Namibian discoveries boost potential for investments Namibian discoveries boost potential for investments Positive developments in offshore gas Thursday, January 11, 2024 0 497 NAMIBIA: The country’s status as an oil and gas producer is gaining momentum with the announcement of the discovery of light oil in the Orange Basin.
Exciting opportunity for African maritime entrepreneurs Exciting opportunity for African maritime entrepreneurs KENYA: The deadline for applying to become one of the 30 handpicked projects that will be given an opportunity to pitch their maritime ideas to a... Thursday, January 4, 2024 0 817
A degree of change A degree of change Having been involved in preparing one of the largest South African delegations to attend the World Maritime University (WMU) in 2013 when the... Friday, December 29, 2023 0 1059
First FPSO for Sangomar offshore oil development First FPSO for Sangomar offshore oil development SENEGAL: The FPSO, Léopold Sédar Senghor, left Singapore this week for Senegal where it will be deployed 100 kilometres south of Dakar as part of... Thursday, December 28, 2023 0 595
Support mounts for ships rerouting around the Cape Support mounts for ships rerouting around the Cape Support from major international maritime organisations as more shipping lines announce their decisions to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope... Tuesday, December 19, 2023 0 1317
Two tugs commissioned for Ghana Two tugs commissioned for Ghana GHANA: Two new next-generation tugs were delivered last week to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) for use in the ports of Takoraid and... Tuesday, December 19, 2023 0 700
Appointment Appointment MAURITIUS: Willy van Niekerk has been appointed as the new general manager of Taylor Smith Shipyard (TSS) – the oldest ship repair facility... Monday, December 18, 2023 0 1502
0 Maritime People MRA Online Monday, September 8, 2025 Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be welcomed by the industry, it does not provide any clarification as to why Captain Rufus...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, September 4, 2025 Still-Too-Strong? The new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer gazetted at the end of August may still face legal push-back as industry stakeholders seek legal advice on challenging certain aspects.
0 Fishing MRA Online Sunday, August 31, 2025 FRAP finalisation drags on SOUTH AFRICA: Permits in the Small Pelagic sector that were due to expire at the end of August have been extended until 30 October due to delays in the finalisation of appeals in the sector – highlighting the ongoing dismal legacy attached...
0 Maritime People MRA Online Thursday, August 7, 2025 Recognising the impact of knowledge and transparency The recent passing of Dr Monde Mayekiso prompted us to reflect on his contributions to Maritime Review Africa in his position as Chief Director of the then Marine and Coastal Management (MCM). Engaging with our fisheries editor, Claire Ward, he...