Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port Pilot project collects data on electrification potential for port Promoting progression to decarbonisation Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1797 EGYPT: The addition of an electric Reach Stacker (eRS) at the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) will act as a pilot over the course of the next few months with the goal of advancing the electrification of terminal operations across the industry.
First tranche for Transnet First tranche for Transnet African Development Bank loan to support Transnet recovery Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 1758 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet has received the first tranche of its its $1 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) which aims to stabilise the State Owned Entitity and support its investment plan to upgrade existing infrastructure while enhancing key logistic chain segments.
Courts find company guilty of illegal fishing Courts find company guilty of illegal fishing Monday, December 9, 2024 0 1756
Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries ETHIOPIA: The adoption of a new fisheries bureau and the development of action plans for Africa’s fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic... Thursday, December 5, 2024 0 2759
Africa well represented on new advisory body Africa well represented on new advisory body Established last month by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC),... Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 3185
Call to Africa to build a responsible O&G sector Call to Africa to build a responsible O&G sector NAMIBIA: Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy has called on African nations to safeguard their socio-economic advantages from ongoing oil... Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 3209
Port expansion project moves forward Port expansion project moves forward NIGERIA: Nigerdock has concluded an agreement to commence with the expansion of Snake Island Port, multipurpose port facility comprising of three... Tuesday, December 3, 2024 0 1828
A first for maritime training A first for maritime training LIBERIA: The first cohort of certified Liberian Marine Engineers Officers Class-3 graduated last week at a ceremony held at the Liberia Maritime... Monday, December 2, 2024 0 1812
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.