Fire highlights need for improved offshore safety Fire highlights need for improved offshore safety Five offshore workers confirmed dead in platform fire Saturday, March 23, 2024 0 1220 GABON: The death of five offshore workers on a Perenco offshore platform last week has once again raised the need for better safety protocols in the sector with many calling for a transparent inquiry into the incident across social media platforms.
Fishing company anticipates significant increase in earnings Fishing company anticipates significant increase in earnings Oceana expects 60% increase Monday, March 18, 2024 0 932 SOUTH AFRICA: Despite declines in the sale of canned fish, Oceana anticipates a significant increase in earnings based on the exceptional performance its US subsidiary, Daybrook.
Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean SOUTH AFRICA: Two sailors were successfully rescued when their yacht, which was sailing from Tristan da Cunha to Cape Town, started to take on... Friday, March 15, 2024 0 1073
Terminal upgrade takes another step forward Terminal upgrade takes another step forward NIGERIA: The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) operated by APM Terminals at the port of Onne has taken another step forward in its US$115... Thursday, March 14, 2024 0 825
Definitions could impact on OPL operations Definitions could impact on OPL operations SOUTH AFRICA: The recently published Draft Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety Regulations) that are currently available for comment... Thursday, March 14, 2024 0 2310
Cruising towards sustainability Cruising towards sustainability INTERNATIONAL: Research aimed at providing critical information to map the cruise sector’s real-time energy needs, infrastructure and... Wednesday, March 13, 2024 0 1552
Waste management compliance in ports is essential Waste management compliance in ports is essential Generating a diverse range of waste including hazardous materials, the maritime sector requires specialised waste management services to ensure... Wednesday, March 13, 2024 0 1854
Maritime research will sustain Africa's blue economy Maritime research will sustain Africa's blue economy Over the last two months African organisations and institutions have called on maritime experts to assist in developing research and knowledge... Tuesday, March 12, 2024 0 1901
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Maritime headliners recognised for positive news SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive news from the private as well as public sectors, and showcased the impact of industry initiatives as...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Tilayi takes the wheel It’s been a turbulent few years for Sobantu Tilayi who has now officially announced his resignation from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Editor, Colleen Jacka, caught up with Tilayi in his car as he left a meeting in...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, December 15, 2025 SAMSA board reconstituted SOUTH AFRICA: Only two of the SAMSA board members appointed by Cabinet at the end of August 2023 for a period of three years remain on the list released after last week’s Cabinet meeting despite a full year remaining on their tenure.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 10, 2025 SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science at a ceremony in Paris this week.