Liquid Bulk Terminal operator sought for Cape Town Liquid Bulk Terminal operator sought for Cape Town South African ports continue to show commitment to PPPs Wednesday, April 24, 2024 0 1620 SOUTH AFRICA: With increasing pressure from port users and maritime stakeholders to demonstrate a commitment to improving efficiencies within the South African port system, Transnet National Ports Authority this month issued a call for proposals for the appointment of a terminal operator at the Port of Cape Town.
Two new security boats take to Nigerian waters Two new security boats take to Nigerian waters New vessels highlight Spanish interest in Nigerian maritime sector Wednesday, April 24, 2024 0 1016 NIGERIA: In an ongoing effort to enhance security in the Gulf of Guinea, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, took delivery of two new bulletproof boats earlier this month.
New hospital ship to be built for Africa New hospital ship to be built for Africa Earlier this month the MSC Group, MSC Foundation and the charity Mercy Ships International signed an agreement to kickstart a project to build a... Tuesday, April 23, 2024 0 952
Operational challenges impact vessel certification Operational challenges impact vessel certification SOUTH AFRICA: Due to operational challenges in processing applications for Small Vessel Certificates of Competency, the South African Maritime... Tuesday, April 23, 2024 0 990
Small vessel safety a focus for maritime authority Small vessel safety a focus for maritime authority SOUTH AFRICA: Following an incident on a houseboat in 2021 as well as the ensuing campaign to inspect over 200 commercial vessels, the South... Monday, April 22, 2024 0 1023
SARS publishes revisions to bunker storage rules SARS publishes revisions to bunker storage rules SOUTH AFRICA: Following the shutdown of the offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay in September last year, industry stakeholders have welcomed the... Monday, April 22, 2024 0 1431
Nigerian hydrographer recognised for international contributions Nigerian hydrographer recognised for international contributions Friday, April 19, 2024 0 940
PetroSA aims to study feasibility of offshore wind farming in South... PetroSA aims to study feasibility of offshore wind farming in South... SOUTH AFRICA: As a holder of several offshore rights within South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), PetroSA has launched a call to... Friday, April 19, 2024 0 1328
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...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.