Namibian discoveries boost potential for investments Namibian discoveries boost potential for investments Positive developments in offshore gas Thursday, January 11, 2024 0 542 NAMIBIA: The country’s status as an oil and gas producer is gaining momentum with the announcement of the discovery of light oil in the Orange Basin.
Exciting opportunity for African maritime entrepreneurs Exciting opportunity for African maritime entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs can pitch to investors Thursday, January 4, 2024 0 871 KENYA: The deadline for applying to become one of the 30 handpicked projects that will be given an opportunity to pitch their maritime ideas to a panel of investors is looming on 26 January.
A degree of change A degree of change Having been involved in preparing one of the largest South African delegations to attend the World Maritime University (WMU) in 2013 when the... Friday, December 29, 2023 0 1113
First FPSO for Sangomar offshore oil development First FPSO for Sangomar offshore oil development SENEGAL: The FPSO, Léopold Sédar Senghor, left Singapore this week for Senegal where it will be deployed 100 kilometres south of Dakar as part of... Thursday, December 28, 2023 0 658
Support mounts for ships rerouting around the Cape Support mounts for ships rerouting around the Cape Support from major international maritime organisations as more shipping lines announce their decisions to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope... Tuesday, December 19, 2023 0 1441
Two tugs commissioned for Ghana Two tugs commissioned for Ghana GHANA: Two new next-generation tugs were delivered last week to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) for use in the ports of Takoraid and... Tuesday, December 19, 2023 0 750
Appointment Appointment MAURITIUS: Willy van Niekerk has been appointed as the new general manager of Taylor Smith Shipyard (TSS) – the oldest ship repair facility... Monday, December 18, 2023 0 1564
Red Sea incidents could see more traffic round the Cape Red Sea incidents could see more traffic round the Cape The deteriorating situation currently unfolding in the Red Sea could see more ship traffic opting to forgo the Suez Canal and diverting around... Sunday, December 17, 2023 0 1236
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Friday, December 5, 2025 Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy leaders The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African professionals seeking to advance their expertise in marine science, aquaculture, and sustainable...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her representation of her country at the International Maritime Organisation and her role in developing...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for prosecution.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, December 1, 2025 A milestone in maritime education SOUTH AFRICA: Guests that included some of the initiators and sponsors of the iconic high school maritime training initiative gathered at the Labia yesterday in Cape Town to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lawhill Maritime Academy.