Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers NIMASA issues warning to oil companies Saturday, November 2, 2024 0 1502 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 Developing exploration data Friday, November 1, 2024 0 1749 SIERRA LEONE: Seismic data from offshore Sierra Leone is to be enhanced to offer clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies exploring the area.
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 1743
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 1691
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 1907
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 1814
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 1788
Less on offer at annual boat show Less on offer at annual boat show SOUTH AFRICA: The annual event aimed at showcasing South Africa’s boatbuilding prowess closed yesterday after a full programme of events... Monday, October 28, 2024 0 2202
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
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...