Training academy acquired to propel growth Training academy acquired to propel growth NetEd acquires SYTA Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 263 SOUTH AFRICA: NetEd has propelled itself into the maritime training space with the acquisition of the Cape Town-based Superyacht Training Academy (SYTA), which offers internationally accredited complete training for professional yacht crew.
Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth Queen Anne returns to Cape Town this week Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 159 SOUTH AFRICA: Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne will return to Cape Town tomorrow before heading to the Eastern Cape for the first time.
Investing in global ocean protection Investing in global ocean protection A second round of grants will make £14 million available to communities on the frontlines of climate change as the Government of United... Wednesday, January 28, 2026 0 141
Stakeholder engagements scheduled for draft legislation Stakeholder engagements scheduled for draft legislation SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft... Monday, January 26, 2026 0 203
Seafarer abandonment spirals Seafarer abandonment spirals New data released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation reveals that ship and seafarer abandonment is spiralling and reached... Friday, January 23, 2026 0 231
Online auction will seal the fate of SA Agulhas Online auction will seal the fate of SA Agulhas SOUTH AFRICA: Today’s court ordered public auction of the SA Agulhas will seal the fate of the country’s first ice breaker which was... Thursday, January 22, 2026 0 959
Massive funding grant for port upgrades Massive funding grant for port upgrades CABO VERDE: The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a €34 million investment grant to... Wednesday, January 21, 2026 0 165
South Africa participates in global research South Africa participates in global research SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s national ocean- climate science programme, the Southern Ocean Carbon - Climate Observatory... Tuesday, January 20, 2026 0 147
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, March 6, 2026 SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being encouraged to express their concerns and table the immediate challenges. Based on input at the...