A fitting dedication A fitting dedication SA Agulhas dedicated to memory of Ian Calvert Thursday, February 1, 2024 0 1054 SOUTH AFRICA: Arriving to witness the handover of the SA Agulhas to her new owners on Tuesday, all guests were instantly greeted by a bold tribute to Ian Calvert on the side of the vessel’s superstructure.
Regulator slashes port tariffs Regulator slashes port tariffs Tariffs should not subsidise poor performance Thursday, February 1, 2024 0 977 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority’s inefficiencies were once again highlighted yesterday when the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA) effectively slashed port tariffs.
African leaders must find ways to encourage ongoing oil and gas investments African leaders must find ways to encourage ongoing oil and gas investments Despite the global push for near-instant transition to renewables, the immediate benefits for us (and many African nations) still predominantly... Wednesday, January 31, 2024 0 667
Grand plans attached to the sale of a grand old lady Grand plans attached to the sale of a grand old lady This week marks the official handing over of the SA Agulhas to new owners, having served as South Africa’s dedicated training vessel for... Tuesday, January 30, 2024 0 7912
Equipping maritime educators Equipping maritime educators SOUTH AFRICA: The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) hosted a workshop aimed at equipping school teachers with the resources... Monday, January 29, 2024 0 688
Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia SOMALIA: The Operation Commander of the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA paid a three-day visit to Somalia last week with... Monday, January 29, 2024 0 527
Get involved in Africa’s blue future Get involved in Africa’s blue future SOUTH AFRICA: International entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, businesses and leaders that are working towards creating a positive impact on... Wednesday, January 24, 2024 0 958
Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company SOUTH AFRICA: The R965 million intended acquisition of Terrasan Group Limited’s subsidiaries in the catching, processing, and sale of... Tuesday, January 23, 2024 0 1068
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...