Logistics acquisition given green light Logistics acquisition given green light Competition Commission recommends to approve transaction Monday, July 29, 2024 0 1797 SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Tribunal approve the proposed transaction between DP World Logistics and Cargo Services Seafreight in South Africa as it is unlikely to prevent competition in the market or raise any public interest issues.
Oil spill plan activated after wreck breaks apart Oil spill plan activated after wreck breaks apart Stricken vessel breaks apart Sunday, July 28, 2024 0 1270 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that an oil contingency plan has been activated after the MV Ultra Galaxy began to break apart.
African newcomer to the O&G space making waves African newcomer to the O&G space making waves Sunday, July 28, 2024 0 3599
Monitoring system to determine wreck integrity Monitoring system to determine wreck integrity SOUTH AFRICA: Although weather conditions have delayed the placement of a specialised monitoring system on the grounded MV Ultra Galaxy, once... Sunday, July 28, 2024 0 1351
Developing aquaculture capacity Developing aquaculture capacity Participants from four African countries are benefiting from a capacity development programme aimed at strengthening small-scale aquaculture in... Wednesday, July 24, 2024 0 1550
Investigation launched into cause of FPSO fire Investigation launched into cause of FPSO fire NIGERIA: An investigation into the cause of the fire on the FPSO situated offshore Wari in Nigeria that resulted in the evacuation of all 19... Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 1710
Mauritania advances offshore data availability Mauritania advances offshore data availability MAURITANIA: Mauritania has signed an agreement that will significantly expand the onshore and offshore data available to enhance exploration... Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 1325
Two African countries sign up for more sustainable fisheries Two African countries sign up for more sustainable fisheries Benin and Sierra Leone deposited their instruments of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on Friday last week bringing the total... Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 1775
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...