Digitising the port space for efficiency Digitising the port space for efficiency MPA complies with FAL Convention Friday, January 12, 2024 0 440 MAURITIUS: The Mauritius Port Authority has launched a new digitised system aimed to eliminate the current administrative burden that requires local shipping agents to submit around 57 documents per ship call.
Namibian discoveries boost potential for investments Namibian discoveries boost potential for investments Positive developments in offshore gas Thursday, January 11, 2024 0 506 NAMIBIA: The country’s status as an oil and gas producer is gaining momentum with the announcement of the discovery of light oil in the Orange Basin.
Exciting opportunity for African maritime entrepreneurs Exciting opportunity for African maritime entrepreneurs KENYA: The deadline for applying to become one of the 30 handpicked projects that will be given an opportunity to pitch their maritime ideas to a... Thursday, January 4, 2024 0 827
A degree of change A degree of change Having been involved in preparing one of the largest South African delegations to attend the World Maritime University (WMU) in 2013 when the... Friday, December 29, 2023 0 1072
First FPSO for Sangomar offshore oil development First FPSO for Sangomar offshore oil development SENEGAL: The FPSO, Léopold Sédar Senghor, left Singapore this week for Senegal where it will be deployed 100 kilometres south of Dakar as part of... Thursday, December 28, 2023 0 616
Support mounts for ships rerouting around the Cape Support mounts for ships rerouting around the Cape Support from major international maritime organisations as more shipping lines announce their decisions to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope... Tuesday, December 19, 2023 0 1345
Two tugs commissioned for Ghana Two tugs commissioned for Ghana GHANA: Two new next-generation tugs were delivered last week to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) for use in the ports of Takoraid and... Tuesday, December 19, 2023 0 714
Appointment Appointment MAURITIUS: Willy van Niekerk has been appointed as the new general manager of Taylor Smith Shipyard (TSS) – the oldest ship repair facility... Monday, December 18, 2023 0 1518
0 Report Back MRA Online Saturday, October 11, 2025 Towards a circular economy for fishing nets SOUTH AFRICA: “The solution we see here today, the recycling and repurposing of end-of-life fishing gear, provides a glimpse of what a sustainable future can look like. This is how we build resilience in our blue economy, ensuring that...
0 Report Back MRA Online Thursday, October 9, 2025 Africa shines at world port awards' ceremony African ports came out tops at the IAPH Sustainability Awards winning three of the eight categories at this year’s awards ceremony held in Kobe, Japan during the Worlds Port Conference.
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, October 3, 2025 Department to engage on bunkering SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will address the bunker industry at an engagement hosted by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) next week in the Port of Ngqura.
0 Ports MRA Online Thursday, October 2, 2025 Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Reacting to statements issued by the Government of Djibouti relating to a court ruling on the matter between DP World and Port de Djibouti SA (DPSA), DP World has issued a statement challenging claims that the dispute was dismissed and that the...