A boost for West African ship repair A boost for West African ship repair Financing ship repair facilities Wednesday, June 21, 2023 0 256 GHANA: A $137 million project to build a world-class ship repair facility in Ghana’s Takoradi port has been given a boost with the confirmation of a $23.04 million loan from the African Development Bank.
Bahrain donates four patrol boats to Seychelles Bahrain donates four patrol boats to Seychelles Strengthening coastal patrol Monday, June 19, 2023 0 233 SEYCHELLES: The island State’s ocean patrol capabilities were strengthened over the weekend when the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain officially handed over four patrol boats to the Coast Guard of Seychelles.
Major death toll highlights need for improved safety on inland waterways Major death toll highlights need for improved safety on inland waterways NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is investigating an incident that occurred on the Jebba Lake Channel last week in which... Monday, June 19, 2023 0 204
A Titanic request A Titanic request Concerned by the increasingly sophisticated equipment being used to visit the wreck site of the RMS Titanic which was identified in 1985, the... Thursday, June 15, 2023 0 238
Energy Observer interacts with public in Port of Cape Town Energy Observer interacts with public in Port of Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: After docking at the V&A Waterfront, the Energy Observer, coupled to their mobile expo, will engage with the public in a... Tuesday, June 13, 2023 0 258
Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Despite the prolonged fishing rights allocation process and the fact that the appeals process is ongoing, the South African Deep-Sea... Thursday, June 8, 2023 0 233
Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits NIGERIA: The Nigerian Navy signed a contract with a Turkish shipyard on Friday for the refit and remodelling of their flagship frigate,... Thursday, June 8, 2023 0 248
Is South Africa losing its Maritime leadership position on the African... Is South Africa losing its Maritime leadership position on the African... Based on its geographical position and history within the Maritime sector, South Africa possesses a great potential to provide industry leadership... Tuesday, May 30, 2023 0 276
0 Maritime People MRA Online Monday, September 8, 2025 Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be welcomed by the industry, it does not provide any clarification as to why Captain Rufus...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, September 4, 2025 Still-Too-Strong? The new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer gazetted at the end of August may still face legal push-back as industry stakeholders seek legal advice on challenging certain aspects.
0 Fishing MRA Online Sunday, August 31, 2025 FRAP finalisation drags on SOUTH AFRICA: Permits in the Small Pelagic sector that were due to expire at the end of August have been extended until 30 October due to delays in the finalisation of appeals in the sector – highlighting the ongoing dismal legacy attached...
0 Maritime People MRA Online Thursday, August 7, 2025 Recognising the impact of knowledge and transparency The recent passing of Dr Monde Mayekiso prompted us to reflect on his contributions to Maritime Review Africa in his position as Chief Director of the then Marine and Coastal Management (MCM). Engaging with our fisheries editor, Claire Ward, he...