Tanzania flagged for crew abandonment Tanzania flagged for crew abandonment ITF highlights plight of seafarer on Tanzanian flagged vessel Monday, June 3, 2024 0 1802 Announcing the release of a seafarer who had been stuck on board a Tanzanian flagged vessel for more than a decade, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has hailed the African flag as one of the worst offenders for failing to step in when crew have been abandoned.
Investigating energy-related port investments in developing countries Investigating energy-related port investments in developing countries International Association of Ports & Harbors commissions study Friday, May 31, 2024 0 1683 The International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) has commissioned a study of ports in selected countries from Africa, South America, the Indian Subcontinent, Asia and the Pacific Islands Region to investigate energy-related port investments.
Gabon and Eswatini flagged by ITF Gabon and Eswatini flagged by ITF Two ship registries strongly associated with ‘dark fleet’ transportation – Gabon and Eswatini – are the latest additions... Wednesday, May 29, 2024 0 1909
Streamlining fisheries management Streamlining fisheries management LIBERIA: The Management of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, NaFAA officially launched its Fisheries Integrated Management System... Tuesday, May 28, 2024 0 1601
Has the Ocean Economy Master Plan stalled? Has the Ocean Economy Master Plan stalled? Monday, May 27, 2024 0 2114
Targeting piracy and developing capacity Targeting piracy and developing capacity A multi-national maritime operation, supported by 13 nations, eight ships and five aircraft, as well as four unmanned surface vessels and three... Monday, May 27, 2024 0 1604
New president for African Harbour Masters’ Committee New president for African Harbour Masters’ Committee The African Harbour Masters’ Committee (AHMC), a regional committee of the International Harbour Masters’ Association (IHMA) has... Monday, May 27, 2024 0 2105
Tanker renamed to honour local maritime roots Tanker renamed to honour local maritime roots GHANA: The official renaming of the Densu River took place in the Port of Tema today as a gesture of commitment by owners, AMSOL to the local... Tuesday, May 21, 2024 0 2132
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry SOUTH AFRICA: Coastwise Connect, a new virtual community for South African maritime professionals, has opened applications for 35 Founding Connector seats ahead of its public launch later this year. The recruitment funnel went live this week,...
0 Tender News MRA Online Friday, April 24, 2026 Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks December 2023. That was the expected deadline for the completion of the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority at the outset of Operation Vulindlela (OV). It’s now April 2026 and, while the latest OV Quarterly Report...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Tuesday, April 21, 2026 F-A Platform remains unmanned after power failure SOUTH AFRICA: For the first time in history the F-A Platform, located approximately 98km offshore Mossel Bay, is completely unmanned after all 53 personnel on board were evacuated on April 8 following a total power failure.
0 Tender News MRA Online Monday, April 20, 2026 Ship management contract finally awarded SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has announced African Marine Solutions Group (AMSOL) as the successful bidder to manage the polar supply and research vessel SA Agulhas II and the environmental...