Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony Taking the stage in Sweden Monday, November 4, 2024 0 1638 South Africa’s own BlaqMermaid, Captain Londy Ngcobo, was the Guest of Honour at this year’s World Maritime University graduation ceremony where she encouraged graduates to captain their destiny and take charge of their futures by not simply waiting to be chosen to make a difference.
Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers NIMASA issues warning to oil companies Saturday, November 2, 2024 0 1469 NIGERIA: The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has advised International Oil Companies, terminal and jetty operators, and all other companies involved in stevedoring in the country to refrain from engaging unregistered dockworkers.
Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential SIERRA LEONE: Seismic data from offshore Sierra Leone is to be enhanced to offer clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies exploring... Friday, November 1, 2024 0 1670
Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration Environmentalists head to court to stop offshore exploration SOUTH AFRICA: Greenpeace Africa has lodged an appeal against the decision granted by the Department of Mineral Resources to grant Environmental... Thursday, October 31, 2024 0 1673
Milestone celebrated for island port authority Milestone celebrated for island port authority SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) proudly celebrated their 20th anniversary this month by hosting a Thanksgiving Ceremony to honour... Wednesday, October 30, 2024 0 1626
African Penguin one step away from extinction African Penguin one step away from extinction SOUTH AFRICA: Noting the recent reclassification of the African Penguin to critically endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature... Wednesday, October 30, 2024 0 1822
Pilot projects set to reduce GHG in African ports Pilot projects set to reduce GHG in African ports Four pilot projects, including two from Africa, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in ports in Africa and the Caribbean are ready for... Wednesday, October 30, 2024 0 1740
Oversupply predicted to crash oil price Oversupply predicted to crash oil price Global commodity prices are set to tumble to a five-year low in 2025 amid an oil glut that is so large that it is likely to limit the price... Tuesday, October 29, 2024 0 1719
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.