Search for six lost at sea continues Search for six lost at sea continues Small boat runs out of fuel in Atlantic Ocean Monday, March 25, 2024 0 926 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority yesterday confirmed that a search has been initiated for a group of six people believed to be at sea about 100km west of Cape Town in the Atlantic Ocean after their RIB ran out of fuel.
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 1241 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 SOUTH AFRICA: Despite declines in the sale of canned fish, Oceana anticipates a significant increase in earnings based on the exceptional... Monday, March 18, 2024 0 956
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 1098
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 0 847
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 2384
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 1568
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 1929
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing vessel construction, fisher welfare and radio installations.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, January 10, 2026 Seafarer welfare being monitored SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk carrier MV Sea Lord, which has been detained in the Port of Ngqura since November 14, 2025, following a...
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...