Seychelles looks forward to donation of patrol vessel Seychelles looks forward to donation of patrol vessel Chinese promise to deliver water asset Thursday, April 25, 2024 0 1194 SEYCHELLES: China has committed to donating a new patrol vessel to Seychelles following a visit to the island country by the 45th Chinese Naval Escort Taskforce.cvfgh
Liquid Bulk Terminal operator sought for Cape Town Liquid Bulk Terminal operator sought for Cape Town South African ports continue to show commitment to PPPs Wednesday, April 24, 2024 0 1509 SOUTH AFRICA: With increasing pressure from port users and maritime stakeholders to demonstrate a commitment to improving efficiencies within the South African port system, Transnet National Ports Authority this month issued a call for proposals for the appointment of a terminal operator at the Port of Cape Town.
Two new security boats take to Nigerian waters Two new security boats take to Nigerian waters NIGERIA: In an ongoing effort to enhance security in the Gulf of Guinea, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, took... Wednesday, April 24, 2024 0 942
New hospital ship to be built for Africa New hospital ship to be built for Africa Earlier this month the MSC Group, MSC Foundation and the charity Mercy Ships International signed an agreement to kickstart a project to build a... Tuesday, April 23, 2024 0 889
Operational challenges impact vessel certification Operational challenges impact vessel certification SOUTH AFRICA: Due to operational challenges in processing applications for Small Vessel Certificates of Competency, the South African Maritime... Tuesday, April 23, 2024 0 886
Small vessel safety a focus for maritime authority Small vessel safety a focus for maritime authority SOUTH AFRICA: Following an incident on a houseboat in 2021 as well as the ensuing campaign to inspect over 200 commercial vessels, the South... Monday, April 22, 2024 0 889
SARS publishes revisions to bunker storage rules SARS publishes revisions to bunker storage rules SOUTH AFRICA: Following the shutdown of the offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay in September last year, industry stakeholders have welcomed the... Monday, April 22, 2024 0 1348
Nigerian hydrographer recognised for international contributions Nigerian hydrographer recognised for international contributions Friday, April 19, 2024 0 874
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Flushing women’s careers down the toilet One almost wants to snicker at the fact that today is World Toilet Day, but it’s no laughing matter for many women in the maritime and transport sectors.
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, November 17, 2025 New minister for fisheries takes office SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to replace Dr Dion George who has been at the forefront of some controversial decisions impacting the...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 14, 2025 Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 30, 2025 Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following the establishment of a working group that aims to ensure broad regional participation and visibility.