Oversupply predicted to crash oil price Oversupply predicted to crash oil price Global commodity prices set to fall through 2026 amid historic oil glut Tuesday, October 29, 2024 0 1838 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 effects even of a wider conflict in the Middle East, according to the World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook. Even so, overall commodity prices will remain 30% higher than they were in the five years before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Less on offer at annual boat show Less on offer at annual boat show Decrease in exhibitors at boatica Monday, October 28, 2024 0 2250 SOUTH AFRICA: The annual event aimed at showcasing South Africa’s boatbuilding prowess closed yesterday after a full programme of events that sought to attract local marine enthusiasts and promote increased interaction with ocean activities.
Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade The latest Review of Maritime Transport released last week highlights several bright spots across Africa’s shipping sector with... Monday, October 28, 2024 0 1908
Tackling fisheries governance in the Gulf of Guinea Tackling fisheries governance in the Gulf of Guinea REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Illegal fishing, inadequate management frameworks, and a lack of cooperation among national agencies continue to thwart... Sunday, October 27, 2024 0 1813
African navies commit to establishing a combined EEZ African navies commit to establishing a combined EEZ Meeting at a symposium in Cape Town this month, African navies have established a technical working group to investigate the conceptualisation of... Friday, October 25, 2024 0 1800
Port efficiencies go pear shaped Port efficiencies go pear shaped SOUTH AFRICA: Turnaround strategies at the Port of Cape Town are not moving fast enough for the agricultural sector in the Western Cape as the... Friday, October 25, 2024 0 1646
Boatbuilding a major economic contributor Boatbuilding a major economic contributor SOUTH AFRICA: The South African boatbuilding industry has recorded a remarkable 22.3% increase per annum over the past five years and contributed... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 2170
Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones A 10-day sailing trip on the 60m Tall Ship, Eendracht around Cape Verdean islands is planned for 2025 to celebrate the country’s 50 years of... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1794
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
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,...