Four African members elected to IMO Council Four African members elected to IMO Council IMO Council 2024-2025 biennium Saturday, December 2, 2023 0 1171 Yesterday’s election yielded the anticipated results in Category A and B of the International Maritime Organisation’s Council, while a hotly contested Category C left one of the African candidates disappointed with the results.
Angola rejects OPEC production quota Angola rejects OPEC production quota Focusing on production for economic growth Friday, December 1, 2023 0 290 ANGOLA: Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Angola’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, confirmed the nation’s decision to reject the proposed production quota of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for 2024.
Gulf of Aden piracy incident averted Gulf of Aden piracy incident averted GULF OF ADEN: A skiff and its crew were taken into custody following a united response to reports of a seizure of an oil tanker in international... Friday, December 1, 2023 0 405
Local Nigerian company to gain oil and gas assets Local Nigerian company to gain oil and gas assets NIGERIA: Equinor and Chappal Energies have entered into an agreement for the sale of Equinor Nigeria Energy Company (ENEC), which holds a 53.85%... Thursday, November 30, 2023 0 321
Assessing the impact of steel mill closure Assessing the impact of steel mill closure SOUTH AFRICA: The imminent closure of the ArcelorMittal Newcastle ‘long’ steel products operation in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, is... Thursday, November 30, 2023 0 616
South Africa advances its campaign for election to the IMO Council South Africa advances its campaign for election to the IMO Council LONDON: Speaking at the late session on day two of the 33rd Regular Session of the International Maritime Organisation Assembly currently being... Tuesday, November 28, 2023 0 641
Africa’s IMO IOUs could impact Council elections Africa’s IMO IOUs could impact Council elections Just over 43% of the International Maritime Organisation’s monies owed by Member States emanates from African countries including nine of... Tuesday, November 28, 2023 0 836
Impact of government decision felt in Algoa Bay Impact of government decision felt in Algoa Bay With 35 client ships headed for Algoa Bay for a planned bunker stem in the middle of September that had additional requirements for fresh... Monday, November 27, 2023 0 1711
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 10, 2025 SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science at a ceremony in Paris this week.
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.