New president for African Harbour Masters’ Committee New president for African Harbour Masters’ Committee South African elected as president Monday, May 27, 2024 0 2002 The African Harbour Masters’ Committee (AHMC), a regional committee of the International Harbour Masters’ Association (IHMA) has elected South African, Thulani Dubeko as its new president to serve a term of two years.
Tanker renamed to honour local maritime roots Tanker renamed to honour local maritime roots AMSOL Ghana officially renames bunker tanker Tuesday, May 21, 2024 0 1998 GHANA: The official renaming of the Densu River took place in the Port of Tema today as a gesture of commitment by owners, AMSOL to the local maritime industry where the tanker delivers marine fuel on behalf of the Ghana Oil Company (GOIL).
Developing Angola’s offshore assets Developing Angola’s offshore assets ANGOLA: Having announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Kaminho deepwater project, TotalEnergies issued a statement today indicating... Tuesday, May 21, 2024 0 1546
Fishing gear aims to help small scale fishers benefit from rights Fishing gear aims to help small scale fishers benefit from rights SOUTH AFRICA: Much needed fishing gear and equipment was donated to small scale fishing enterprises in Port St Johns yesterday when Eastern Cape... Thursday, May 16, 2024 0 1697
More ships for Namibian ports More ships for Namibian ports NAMIBIA: The number of vessels calling at Namibian ports surged by 29% in the financial year ending 31 March with port visits jumping from 1,636... Tuesday, May 14, 2024 0 1717
Port tariff strategy up for review Port tariff strategy up for review SOUTH AFRICA: The Ports Regulator of South Africa is calling for comments on its update of the 2015 and 2020 Tariff Strategy documents that... Monday, May 13, 2024 0 1836
Construction begins on multi-purpose vessel for the Port of Cape Town Construction begins on multi-purpose vessel for the Port of Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: The construction of new multi-purpose vessel for the Port of Cape Town that will assist in attending to oil spills as well as clean... Monday, May 13, 2024 0 2280
Port fails to meet targets ahead of citrus season Port fails to meet targets ahead of citrus season SOUTH AFRICA: With citrus exports set to increase towards the end of the month, the Western Cape Government (WCG) has raised the alarm on the Cape... Thursday, May 9, 2024 0 1783
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing vessel construction, fisher welfare and radio installations.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, January 10, 2026 Seafarer welfare being monitored SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk carrier MV Sea Lord, which has been detained in the Port of Ngqura since November 14, 2025, following a...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Maritime headliners recognised for positive news SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive news from the private as well as public sectors, and showcased the impact of industry initiatives as...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Tilayi takes the wheel It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with Tilayi in his car as he left a meeting in...