Less on offer at annual boat show Less on offer at annual boat show Decrease in exhibitors at boatica Monday, October 28, 2024 0 2113 SOUTH AFRICA: The annual event aimed at showcasing South Africa’s boatbuilding prowess closed yesterday after a full programme of events that sought to attract local marine enthusiasts and promote increased interaction with ocean activities.
Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade Africa makes strides in port performance Monday, October 28, 2024 0 1801 The latest Review of Maritime Transport released last week highlights several bright spots across Africa’s shipping sector with port calls by container increasing by 20% between 2018 and the first half of 2023.
Tackling fisheries governance in the Gulf of Guinea Tackling fisheries governance in the Gulf of Guinea REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Illegal fishing, inadequate management frameworks, and a lack of cooperation among national agencies continue to thwart... Sunday, October 27, 2024 0 1705
African navies commit to establishing a combined EEZ African navies commit to establishing a combined EEZ Meeting at a symposium in Cape Town this month, African navies have established a technical working group to investigate the conceptualisation of... Friday, October 25, 2024 0 1694
Port efficiencies go pear shaped Port efficiencies go pear shaped SOUTH AFRICA: Turnaround strategies at the Port of Cape Town are not moving fast enough for the agricultural sector in the Western Cape as the... Friday, October 25, 2024 0 1529
Boatbuilding a major economic contributor Boatbuilding a major economic contributor SOUTH AFRICA: The South African boatbuilding industry has recorded a remarkable 22.3% increase per annum over the past five years and contributed... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 2030
Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones A 10-day sailing trip on the 60m Tall Ship, Eendracht around Cape Verdean islands is planned for 2025 to celebrate the country’s 50 years of... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1647
Aluminium producer signs long term port lease Aluminium producer signs long term port lease SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a long-term contract with South32 Hillside Aluminium ((Pty) Ltd, securing the... Thursday, October 24, 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.