Partnership to enhance port security Partnership to enhance port security Liberia Maritime Authority partners with EU Saturday, October 12, 2024 0 1769 LIBERIA: The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) is exploring a new partnership with the European Union (EU) aimed at enhancing port safety and security in the country.
Insurer issues warnings of cargo losses off South Africa Insurer issues warnings of cargo losses off South Africa Cargo stowage failures on the rise off South Africa Friday, October 11, 2024 0 1903 Many ships are avoiding the Red Sea by sailing around South Africa exposing them to unforgiving seas around the Cape. With several incidents of cargo stowage failure and container losses in the region recently Gard suggests that the trend is likely to continue.
Addressing gaps in IMO audit Addressing gaps in IMO audit Nigeria is seeking to update obsolete information at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as they aim to address shortfalls identified in... Thursday, October 10, 2024 0 1564
South Africa commits to offshore O&G exploration South Africa commits to offshore O&G exploration SOUTH AFRICA: Describing South Africa’s offshore territories as “under-explored”, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources,... Thursday, October 10, 2024 0 1746
Durban Container Terminal deal approved Durban Container Terminal deal approved SOUTH AFRICA: The intended acquisition by International Container Terminal Services of the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 has been approved by... Wednesday, October 9, 2024 0 2071
African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems An international report jointly developed by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) and the World Bank has warned that low-and... Tuesday, October 8, 2024 0 2052
Flipping tyres in the port Flipping tyres in the port NIGERIA: A Nigerian port terminal is taking positive steps towards developing a circular economy by teaming up with a recycling company to upcycle... Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1616
New port equipment will reduce wind delays New port equipment will reduce wind delays SOUTH AFRICA: With a total replacement of Rubber Tyred Gantries (RTGs) planned for the Port of Cape Town to help address the hours lost due to... Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1909
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...