Definitions could impact on OPL operations Definitions could impact on OPL operations OPL operators raise issues contained in draft regulations Thursday, March 14, 2024 0 2503 SOUTH AFRICA: The recently published Draft Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety Regulations) that are currently available for comment have highlighted the need for more appropriate definitions relating to what constitutes a passenger on small vessels.
Cruising towards sustainability Cruising towards sustainability Global study to steer cruise sector towards sustainability Wednesday, March 13, 2024 0 1605 INTERNATIONAL: Research aimed at providing critical information to map the cruise sector’s real-time energy needs, infrastructure and regulations has been commissioned by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in an effort to steer the industry towards a sustainable future.
Waste management compliance in ports is essential Waste management compliance in ports is essential Generating a diverse range of waste including hazardous materials, the maritime sector requires specialised waste management services to ensure... Wednesday, March 13, 2024 0 1996
Maritime research will sustain Africa's blue economy Maritime research will sustain Africa's blue economy Over the last two months African organisations and institutions have called on maritime experts to assist in developing research and knowledge... Tuesday, March 12, 2024 0 1954
Project aims to coordinate efforts to mitigate illegal fishing Project aims to coordinate efforts to mitigate illegal fishing ANGOLA: After significant ground work and collaboration, the inception of the Southern African Community Development (SADC) Atlantic Project took... Monday, March 11, 2024 0 1141
Logistics company proves resilience in subdued conditions Logistics company proves resilience in subdued conditions SOUTH AFRICA: Despite a challenging environment and subdued market conditions, Grindrod Limited (Grindrod), a JSE-listed freight logistics... Friday, March 8, 2024 0 641
Engineer receives first bursary in maritime education partnership Engineer receives first bursary in maritime education partnership SOUTH AFRICA: A Second Engineer from the Eastern Cape has been chosen as the first bursary student to study for an MSc in Marine Engineering... Thursday, March 7, 2024 0 1322
New association to represent interests of OPL sector New association to represent interests of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: After a number of significant events in 2023 that negatively impacted the operations and businesses of local Off Port Limits (OPL)... Thursday, March 7, 2024 0 1907
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...