Support mounts for ships rerouting around the Cape Support mounts for ships rerouting around the Cape Red Sea attacks see more shipping lines opt for safer route Tuesday, December 19, 2023 0 1321 Support from major international maritime organisations as more shipping lines announce their decisions to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope will likely highlights the importance of crew safety despite the significant additional shipping time that this represents.
Two tugs commissioned for Ghana Two tugs commissioned for Ghana Built in Vietnam for the ports of Takoradi and Tema Tuesday, December 19, 2023 0 700 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 Tema.
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 1506
Red Sea incidents could see more traffic round the Cape Red Sea incidents could see more traffic round the Cape The deteriorating situation currently unfolding in the Red Sea could see more ship traffic opting to forgo the Suez Canal and diverting around... Sunday, December 17, 2023 0 1174
Opening up the maritime dialogue for 2024 Opening up the maritime dialogue for 2024 SOUTH AFRICA: Maritime Review Africa has five strategic conversations planned for their Maritime Industry Dialogue sessions scheduled from... Tuesday, December 12, 2023 0 1390
National shipping line saga plays on National shipping line saga plays on NIGERIA: Despite announced plans to re-establish the liquidated Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL), issues relating to resolving the... Tuesday, December 12, 2023 0 955
African Energy Chamber rejects anti-fossil fuel narrative African Energy Chamber rejects anti-fossil fuel narrative Following discussions around the future of fossil fuels at the Conference of Parties (COP28), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has strongly urged... Monday, December 11, 2023 0 1093
First crude for Dangote transferred via SPM First crude for Dangote transferred via SPM NIGERIA: Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO) delivered one million barrels of Agbami crude grade to Dangote... Monday, December 11, 2023 0 776
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, September 18, 2025 Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential SOUTH AFRICA: Despite claiming a leading position as a supplier of boats and yachts to the international market, South Africa has not been able to drive a vibrant domestic boating culture to support further growth in local boat building.
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...