Small vessel safety a focus for maritime authority Small vessel safety a focus for maritime authority New regulations receive input Monday, April 22, 2024 0 1018 SOUTH AFRICA: Following an incident on a houseboat in 2021 as well as the ensuing campaign to inspect over 200 commercial vessels, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has embarked on a project to update the National Small Vessel Regulations.
SARS publishes revisions to bunker storage rules SARS publishes revisions to bunker storage rules Bunker regulations up for comment Monday, April 22, 2024 0 1430 SOUTH AFRICA: Following the shutdown of the offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay in September last year, industry stakeholders have welcomed the opportunity to comment on the publication of revisions to the rules regulating the storage of imported bunker fuel in special customs and excise storage warehouses.
Nigerian hydrographer recognised for international contributions Nigerian hydrographer recognised for international contributions Friday, April 19, 2024 0 939
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 1326
Cape Town port performance under scrutiny Cape Town port performance under scrutiny Wednesday, April 17, 2024 0 1442
Fishing industry milestone highlights change and transformation Fishing industry milestone highlights change and transformation SOUTH AFRICA: Celebrating 50 years of solid contribution to the fishing industry, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association... Monday, April 15, 2024 0 3721
Fishing acquisition provisionally approved Fishing acquisition provisionally approved SOUTH AFRICA: The intended acquisition of Aqunion, Saldanha Sales and Marketing and West Point Fishing as well as the Terrasan Beleggings (Pty)... Friday, April 5, 2024 0 1361
Legendary boats launched for maritime training institution Legendary boats launched for maritime training institution SOUTH AFRICA: Twin replica 19th century Cornish Pilot Cutter rowing boats were officially launched and renamed in Simon’s Town... Thursday, April 4, 2024 0 2428
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.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...