Comments on port tariffs invited Comments on port tariffs invited TNPA submits Port Tariffs Friday, August 16, 2024 0 2144 SOUTH AFRICA: Port users and stakeholder have been advised to submit written comments on the latest Tariff Application submitted by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
Piloting sustainable port toolkit Piloting sustainable port toolkit South Africa and Seychelles to pilot Green Toolkit Friday, August 16, 2024 0 2201 SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa and the Seychelles have agreed to pilot a toolkit for Sustainable Port Development in the West Indian Ocean which was developed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the United Nations Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern...
A first for South African fishery A first for South African fishery SOUTH AFRICA: A local pole and line tuna fishery has become the first of its kind to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification after... Thursday, August 15, 2024 0 1903
SARS publishes draft amendments for comment SARS publishes draft amendments for comment SOUTH AFRICA: While industry stakeholders continue to bemoan the lack of movement to reinstate offshore bunkering operations, the South African... Thursday, August 15, 2024 0 2085
The functioning of a single transport regulator raises some concerns The functioning of a single transport regulator raises some concerns OPINION PIECE: Andrew Pike, Senior Consultant, Bowmans South Africa discusses the implications of creating a single economic regulator for the... Monday, August 12, 2024 0 2298
New West African shipping line will integrate Cape Verde New West African shipping line will integrate Cape Verde CAPE VERDE: Plans to establish a new shipping line by the end of 2026 were discussed at a meeting in Praia attended by a diverse group of maritime... Monday, August 12, 2024 0 2269
African Energy Chamber accuses banks of financial apartheid African Energy Chamber accuses banks of financial apartheid “It is shocking that financial institutions that do business in Africa continue to practice financial apartheid by cutting off capital and... Friday, August 9, 2024 0 2534
Collaborating on common interests Collaborating on common interests SOUTH AFRICA: The Maritime Business Chamber (MBC) and EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) recently signed a Memorandum of... Wednesday, August 7, 2024 0 1653
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...