Severe conditions test salvage response Severe conditions test salvage response Cargo vessel abandoned by crew Thursday, July 11, 2024 0 1435 SOUTH AFRICA: Ongoing severe weather conditions that have ravaged the Western Cape this week are not helping the unfolding situation to salvage an abandoned general cargo vessel that is now beached in the remote coastal area of Duiwegat.
Technical assistance offered to developing countries Technical assistance offered to developing countries IMO offers support to create National Action Plans Tuesday, July 9, 2024 0 2568 The International Maritime Organisation is offering support to developing countries who require technical assistance for the creation of National Action Plans to reduce emissions from shipping via the GreenVoyage2050 programme.
New Transport Minister commits to addressing logistics challenges New Transport Minister commits to addressing logistics challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at the opening of the Southern African Transport Conference yesterday, the newly appointed Minister of Transport, Barbara... Tuesday, July 9, 2024 0 2077
Funding for African oil and gas sector takes a step forward Funding for African oil and gas sector takes a step forward The establishment of the African Energy Bank (AEB), which was announced in 2022, took another step forward this week when the African Petroleum... Saturday, July 6, 2024 0 1984
Advancing the aim for a regional fishery closed season Advancing the aim for a regional fishery closed season Friday, July 5, 2024 0 1679
Transforming small-scale fisheries in Zanzibar Transforming small-scale fisheries in Zanzibar ZANZIBAR: The launch of the Asia Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project last month aims to help transform small-scale fisheries in... Thursday, July 4, 2024 0 2242
Egyptian Navy in command Egyptian Navy in command The Egyptian Navy has become the third partner nation to take control of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) maritime security training... Wednesday, July 3, 2024 0 1577
Cargo planners urged to take note of new overstay system Cargo planners urged to take note of new overstay system SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag Lloyd has confirmed that as from 1 July, the overstay process for cargo arriving in South Africa changed to offer two free... Wednesday, July 3, 2024 0 2034
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
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...