Logistics acquisition given green light Logistics acquisition given green light Competition Commission recommends to approve transaction Monday, July 29, 2024 0 1843 SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Tribunal approve the proposed transaction between DP World Logistics and Cargo Services Seafreight in South Africa as it is unlikely to prevent competition in the market or raise any public interest issues.
Oil spill plan activated after wreck breaks apart Oil spill plan activated after wreck breaks apart Stricken vessel breaks apart Sunday, July 28, 2024 0 1287 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that an oil contingency plan has been activated after the MV Ultra Galaxy began to break apart.
African newcomer to the O&G space making waves African newcomer to the O&G space making waves Sunday, July 28, 2024 0 3629
Monitoring system to determine wreck integrity Monitoring system to determine wreck integrity SOUTH AFRICA: Although weather conditions have delayed the placement of a specialised monitoring system on the grounded MV Ultra Galaxy, once... Sunday, July 28, 2024 0 1372
Developing aquaculture capacity Developing aquaculture capacity Participants from four African countries are benefiting from a capacity development programme aimed at strengthening small-scale aquaculture in... Wednesday, July 24, 2024 0 1575
Investigation launched into cause of FPSO fire Investigation launched into cause of FPSO fire NIGERIA: An investigation into the cause of the fire on the FPSO situated offshore Wari in Nigeria that resulted in the evacuation of all 19... Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 1750
Mauritania advances offshore data availability Mauritania advances offshore data availability MAURITANIA: Mauritania has signed an agreement that will significantly expand the onshore and offshore data available to enhance exploration... Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 1344
Two African countries sign up for more sustainable fisheries Two African countries sign up for more sustainable fisheries Benin and Sierra Leone deposited their instruments of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on Friday last week bringing the total... Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 1798
0 Ports MRA Online Friday, April 10, 2026 Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the existing Point multi-purpose terminal quay wall and a proposed new Point Container Terminal quay wall.
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...