The functioning of a single transport regulator raises some concerns The functioning of a single transport regulator raises some concerns Single Transport Economic Regulator promulgated into law Monday, August 12, 2024 0 2339 OPINION PIECE: Andrew Pike, Senior Consultant, Bowmans South Africa discusses the implications of creating a single economic regulator for the transport sector as set out in the Economic Regulation of Transport Act of 2024 – highlighting concerns that have been raised that the consolidation of the various transport regulators would lead to overreaching and unnecessary regulation. Delving into the National Ports Act, he notes some potential conflicts between the two pieces of legislation.
New West African shipping line will integrate Cape Verde New West African shipping line will integrate Cape Verde ECOWAS engages maritime stakeholders Monday, August 12, 2024 0 2321 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 stakeholders.
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 2568
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 1683
Responding to “insider threats” Responding to “insider threats” Recognising the threat posed by maritime employees who make use of their authorised access to perpetrate a security breach within their companies,... Wednesday, August 7, 2024 0 1924
Funding port development to facilitate trade Funding port development to facilitate trade COMOROS: The islands of Comoros has received a major boost to finance its maritime and port ambitions following the approval of a $135 million... Tuesday, August 6, 2024 0 1798
Two new launch boats for the Port of Cape Town Two new launch boats for the Port of Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) officially launched two new launch boats, built in the Sandock Austral Shipyard in Durban... Tuesday, August 6, 2024 0 1914
Work to stabilise wreck continues ahead of new tender for full wreck... Work to stabilise wreck continues ahead of new tender for full wreck... SOUTH AFRICA: Salvage efforts to stabilise the wreck of the Ultra Galaxy are ongoing ahead of the issuing of a further tender for a full wreck... Monday, August 5, 2024 0 47520
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...