Navy under fire for detonations Navy under fire for detonations Detonations described as negligent Thursday, February 29, 2024 0 421 SOUTH AFRICA: The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has described the decisions by the South African Navy to detonate munitions close to the Boulders Beach penguin colony as short-sighted, irresponsible, and negligent.
Tugboat acquisition aims to address port inefficiencies Tugboat acquisition aims to address port inefficiencies Seven tugboats ordered for fleet renewal Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 628 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced that it will acquire seven tugboats at a cost of R1 billion as part of a fleet renewal programme aimed at improving marine operations in the ports of Durban and East London.
Port concession extended with additional commitments Port concession extended with additional commitments MOZAMBIQUE: The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has signed an addendum to their concession that will extend its contract in the port from... Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 711
Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector? Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector? SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent Chief Executive Officer in place, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)... Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 1350
Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity SOUTH AFRICA: Having identified accredited training for the offshore sectors as a crucial component of developing the local and regional capacity... Monday, February 26, 2024 0 1016
New small vessel regulations focus on safety New small vessel regulations focus on safety SOUTH AFRICA: Commercial small vessels under 25 gross tonnes will be subjected to new safety requirements under the proposed Merchant Shipping... Monday, February 19, 2024 0 1494
Promoting offshore acreage Promoting offshore acreage SIERRA LEONE: After the conclusion of the fifth licensing round, which featured 56 offshore blocks, in September last year, Sierra Leone is... Saturday, February 17, 2024 0 456
Decarbonisation strategy needed to fulfil international obligations Decarbonisation strategy needed to fulfil international obligations SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), together with the Department of Transport (DoT) hosted a roundtable last week... Thursday, February 15, 2024 0 957
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.
0 Green Marine MRA Online Tuesday, October 28, 2025 CITES listing for abalone could address crisis SOUTH AFRICA: With plans to have dried abalone listed by CITES, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed that a proven stock collapse will only provide for a 12.01 ton Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the 2025/26...
0 Report Back MRA Online Friday, October 24, 2025 Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges SOUTH AFRICA: “We know we are living in challenging times. At the moment markets are tough, and I think we need to embrace opportunity where we can,” Ed Slack, Editor in Chief of IBI Magazine told delegates, mincing no words in a...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, October 20, 2025 Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Without exception, major international maritime and shipping organisations have expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) last week which chose to...