MoU on fisheries and aquaculture MoU on fisheries and aquaculture South Africa and Chile sign MoU Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 1888 SOUTH AFRICA: Hosting the Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile, Dr Gloria de la Fuente González this week, the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh signed an MoU to strengthen bilateral communication and collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture.
Researchers call for an integrated logistics system Researchers call for an integrated logistics system Overhauling South Africa’s logistics system Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 1875 SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are calling for an overhaul of the country’s logistics performance indicators and emphasised the need to migrate from singular, disconnected views of the logistics system towards an integrative, localised view.
Head and sails above the rest Head and sails above the rest In an award ceremony dominated by European yacht builders, South African Southern Wind Shipyard beat YYachts of Germany and Aegean Yacht of Turkey... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 2332
Trip around Africa benefits crew morale Trip around Africa benefits crew morale The longer transit routes adopted by ships wanting to avoid the Red Sea and who opt to sail around Africa are believed to be enhancing crew morale... Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 1981
Port leases open opportunities for maritime companies Port leases open opportunities for maritime companies SOUTH AFRICA: Over the last few months, Transnet National Ports Authority has extended calls for companies interested in leasing premises across... Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 1869
Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony Africa shines at WMU Graduation ceremony South Africa’s own BlaqMermaid, Captain Londy Ngcobo, was the Guest of Honour at this year’s World Maritime University graduation... Monday, November 4, 2024 0 1795
Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers Cracking down on unregistered dockworkers NIGERIA: The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has advised International Oil Companies, terminal and... Saturday, November 2, 2024 0 1549
Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential Enhancing seismic data to identify offshore potential SIERRA LEONE: Seismic data from offshore Sierra Leone is to be enhanced to offer clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies exploring... Friday, November 1, 2024 0 1836
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...