South African shipyard confirms partnerships South African shipyard confirms partnerships SAS signs agreements for technology and vessel designs Thursday, September 26, 2024 0 2290 SOUTH AFRICA: Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) of Durban has confirmed the signing of two notable agreements with an international shipbuilder as well as naval architects to secure the rights to designs and technology.
New partnership moves floating dock project forward New partnership moves floating dock project forward Project Shiprite seen as a gamechanger for Africa Wednesday, September 25, 2024 0 1659 GHANA: Following the announcement of additional funding for the construction of a floating dock facility in June this year, Interocean Marine Services (Interocean) has confirmed a partnership with Prime Meridian Docks Ghana in the facility.
New association aims to integrate port communities New association aims to integrate port communities The newly established International Association of Port Development (IAPORTS) is open to all players in the global port supply chain and aims to... Monday, September 23, 2024 0 1687
New CEO for SAMSA finally announced New CEO for SAMSA finally announced SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent CEO, the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s head was finally announced at... Friday, September 20, 2024 0 4141
More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team More investment in Africa’s only electric boat racing team RWANDA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)... Wednesday, September 18, 2024 0 1842
Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays Mooring systems delivered to reduce port delays SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority has taken delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units which are due to be installed in the... Tuesday, September 17, 2024 0 1794
Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa Unpacking the risks associated with rerouting around Africa Underwriters are becoming more cautious in their dealings with vessels traversing high-risk regions and the Red Sea as well as other conflict... Tuesday, September 17, 2024 0 2061
Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Bill has been published by the Minister of Transport for... Monday, September 16, 2024 0 2445
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...