Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Merger between two container storage companies prohibited Tuesday, July 2, 2024 0 3100 SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibits a proposed transaction between United Container Depots (Pty) Ltd (UCD) and Kings Rest Container Park (Pty) Ltd (Kings).
Companies review offshore operations Companies review offshore operations Withdrawals likely Monday, July 1, 2024 0 1447 SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued by African Energy Corp, CNR International has announced its intention to withdraw its 20% interest in the offshore Block 11B/12B.
Safety at the forefront of seafarer wellbeing Safety at the forefront of seafarer wellbeing Recognising the high-risk environment that their officers and crew work in, AMSOL launched a six week safety campaign earlier this month in... Tuesday, June 25, 2024 0 2002
SA Navy committed to deliver hydrographic capacity SA Navy committed to deliver hydrographic capacity SOUTH AFRICA: Celebrating World Hydrographic Day on Friday, the South African Navy (SAN) hosted a programme that served to demonstrate the... Monday, June 24, 2024 0 3225
TNPA executives face disciplinary action TNPA executives face disciplinary action SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Chief Executive Pepi Silinga along with several managers will face disciplinary action... Monday, June 24, 2024 0 2280
App developed to measure and predict seasickness App developed to measure and predict seasickness SOUTH AFRICA: A postdoctoral student at the University of Stellenbosch has created a mobile app to help her conduct research on motion sickness of... Thursday, June 20, 2024 0 1678
Private operator lands container terminal concession Private operator lands container terminal concession SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has awarded a 25-year concession to Grindrod South Africa (Pty) Ltd to operate a... Thursday, June 20, 2024 0 2324
Improving the safety of pilot transfers Improving the safety of pilot transfers Meeting during the first two weeks of June, the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and... Tuesday, June 18, 2024 0 1970
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...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.