Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia European Union Naval Force visits key stakeholders Monday, January 29, 2024 0 388 SOMALIA: The Operation Commander of the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA paid a three-day visit to Somalia last week with the aim of improving maritime security in the region.
Get involved in Africa’s blue future Get involved in Africa’s blue future Exploring the opportunities in Africa’s blue economy Wednesday, January 24, 2024 0 747 SOUTH AFRICA: International entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, businesses and leaders that are working towards creating a positive impact on our oceans will converge in Cape Town next month for the 2024 edition of Ocean Innovation Africa.
Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company SOUTH AFRICA: The R965 million intended acquisition of Terrasan Group Limited’s subsidiaries in the catching, processing, and sale of... Tuesday, January 23, 2024 0 917
Fish processing discharge permits under review Fish processing discharge permits under review SOUTH AFRICA: The Coastal Waters Discharge Permits issued to fish processing facilities operating within St Helena Bay in the Western Cape are... Friday, January 19, 2024 0 654
Protecting vessels in high-risk waters Protecting vessels in high-risk waters A new product to provide cover for vessels entering a War & Piracy ‘breach’ area, such as the Gulf of Aden or the Gulf of Guinea,... Thursday, January 18, 2024 0 516
Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering SOUTH AFRICA: Sobantu Tilayi, COO of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) admits that the sudden closure of the offshore bunkering... Tuesday, January 16, 2024 0 1512
Salvage resources need to be enhanced Salvage resources need to be enhanced SOUTH AFRICA: The current salvage and wreck removal of a fishing vessel that grounded at St Francis Bay earlier this month is putting the South... Tuesday, January 16, 2024 0 1130
Digitising the port space for efficiency Digitising the port space for efficiency MAURITIUS: The Mauritius Port Authority has launched a new digitised system aimed to eliminate the current administrative burden that requires... Friday, January 12, 2024 0 447
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, October 17, 2025 What are Africa’s chances for IMO Council election? Six African Member States have set their sights on claiming a position on the International Maritime Organisation’s Council in the elections scheduled for December this year, but it is unlikely that all will be successful. Editor, Colleen...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Important week for maritime decarbonisation goals It’s an important week for the maritime industry as the second Extra-ordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee gets underway to discuss the adoption of global regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, October 13, 2025 Court ruling paves way for container terminal investment SOUTH AFRICA: A court ruling on Friday has paved the way for Transnet to finalise a contract with International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) for a 25-year joint venture with Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) to develop and upgrade the...