African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems African ports risk falling behind in adopting digital systems World Bank report highlights global use of Port Community Systems Tuesday, October 8, 2024 0 2097 An international report jointly developed by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) and the World Bank has warned that low-and middle-income countries risk falling behind in the adoption of Port Community Systems (PCS) due to technical and financial constraints.
Flipping tyres in the port Flipping tyres in the port Recycling tyres into flip-flops Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1652 NIGERIA: A Nigerian port terminal is taking positive steps towards developing a circular economy by teaming up with a recycling company to upcycle discarded tyres from trucks and cranes into fashionable flip-flops.
New port equipment will reduce wind delays New port equipment will reduce wind delays SOUTH AFRICA: With a total replacement of Rubber Tyred Gantries (RTGs) planned for the Port of Cape Town to help address the hours lost due to... Monday, October 7, 2024 0 1959
Energy conferences still clashing in build-up to events Energy conferences still clashing in build-up to events SOUTH AFRICA: With the 30th edition of Africa Oil Week (AOW) scheduled for this coming week – new owners will host the milestone event as... Friday, October 4, 2024 0 1827
Training centre celebrates milestone with plans for future growth Training centre celebrates milestone with plans for future growth SOUTH AFRICA: Capitalising on their 21-year milestone anniversary, the South African Maritime Training Academy has initiated a process to work... Friday, October 4, 2024 0 1832
Strategic acquisition boosts fleet and services for marine services company Strategic acquisition boosts fleet and services for marine services company SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town-based OSC Marine Africa has acquired the vessels and services of Servest Marine (a division of Servest) in a strategic... Friday, October 4, 2024 0 2737
New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires New technology employed to combat lithium-ion fires SOUTH AFRICA: An approved range of fire extinguishers featuring new dispersion technology is now available to respond to lithium-ion battery fire... Tuesday, October 1, 2024 0 4746
Local researchers share studies at international conference Local researchers share studies at international conference SOUTH AFRICA: Two South African researchers from the CSIR’s Coastal Systems and Earth Observation Research Group recently returned from... Friday, September 27, 2024 0 1903
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,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...