Tanzania flagged for crew abandonment Tanzania flagged for crew abandonment ITF highlights plight of seafarer on Tanzanian flagged vessel Monday, June 3, 2024 0 1720 Announcing the release of a seafarer who had been stuck on board a Tanzanian flagged vessel for more than a decade, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has hailed the African flag as one of the worst offenders for failing to step in when crew have been abandoned.
Investigating energy-related port investments in developing countries Investigating energy-related port investments in developing countries International Association of Ports & Harbors commissions study Friday, May 31, 2024 0 1625 The International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) has commissioned a study of ports in selected countries from Africa, South America, the Indian Subcontinent, Asia and the Pacific Islands Region to investigate energy-related port investments.
Gabon and Eswatini flagged by ITF Gabon and Eswatini flagged by ITF Two ship registries strongly associated with ‘dark fleet’ transportation – Gabon and Eswatini – are the latest additions... Wednesday, May 29, 2024 0 1821
Streamlining fisheries management Streamlining fisheries management LIBERIA: The Management of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, NaFAA officially launched its Fisheries Integrated Management System... Tuesday, May 28, 2024 0 1543
Has the Ocean Economy Master Plan stalled? Has the Ocean Economy Master Plan stalled? Monday, May 27, 2024 0 2033
Targeting piracy and developing capacity Targeting piracy and developing capacity A multi-national maritime operation, supported by 13 nations, eight ships and five aircraft, as well as four unmanned surface vessels and three... Monday, May 27, 2024 0 1543
New president for African Harbour Masters’ Committee New president for African Harbour Masters’ Committee The African Harbour Masters’ Committee (AHMC), a regional committee of the International Harbour Masters’ Association (IHMA) has... Monday, May 27, 2024 0 2045
Tanker renamed to honour local maritime roots Tanker renamed to honour local maritime roots GHANA: The official renaming of the Densu River took place in the Port of Tema today as a gesture of commitment by owners, AMSOL to the local... Tuesday, May 21, 2024 0 2059
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...