Appointment Appointment New GM for Mauritian shipyard Monday, December 18, 2023 0 1552 MAURITIUS: Willy van Niekerk has been appointed as the new general manager of Taylor Smith Shipyard (TSS) – the oldest ship repair facility in the country.
Red Sea incidents could see more traffic round the Cape Red Sea incidents could see more traffic round the Cape Escalating situation diverts ships Sunday, December 17, 2023 0 1226 The deteriorating situation currently unfolding in the Red Sea could see more ship traffic opting to forgo the Suez Canal and diverting around Africa to ensure the safety of their vessels and crew.
Opening up the maritime dialogue for 2024 Opening up the maritime dialogue for 2024 SOUTH AFRICA: Maritime Review Africa has five strategic conversations planned for their Maritime Industry Dialogue sessions scheduled from... Tuesday, December 12, 2023 0 1469
National shipping line saga plays on National shipping line saga plays on NIGERIA: Despite announced plans to re-establish the liquidated Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL), issues relating to resolving the... Tuesday, December 12, 2023 0 1022
African Energy Chamber rejects anti-fossil fuel narrative African Energy Chamber rejects anti-fossil fuel narrative Following discussions around the future of fossil fuels at the Conference of Parties (COP28), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has strongly urged... Monday, December 11, 2023 0 1149
First crude for Dangote transferred via SPM First crude for Dangote transferred via SPM NIGERIA: Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO) delivered one million barrels of Agbami crude grade to Dangote... Monday, December 11, 2023 0 967
Fleet focus for Durban port-turnaround plan Fleet focus for Durban port-turnaround plan SOUTH AFRICA: With the expected delivery of three second-hand tugs in the first quarter of next year; a 24-hour helicopter service and a... Friday, December 8, 2023 0 511
Terminal operators of last resort to be appointed Terminal operators of last resort to be appointed SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is planning to appoint a panel of terminal operators that will be able to step in as an... Friday, December 8, 2023 0 750
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Flushing women’s careers down the toilet One almost wants to snicker at the fact that today is World Toilet Day, but it’s no laughing matter for many women in the maritime and transport sectors.
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, November 17, 2025 New minister for fisheries takes office SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to replace Dr Dion George who has been at the forefront of some controversial decisions impacting the...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 14, 2025 Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 30, 2025 Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following the establishment of a working group that aims to ensure broad regional participation and visibility.