South African steps into chair of international association South African steps into chair of international association Taking the lead in safety and survival training Thursday, October 12, 2023 0 567 SOUTH AFRICA: South African, Samantha Montes was elected as the new chairperson of the International Association for Safety and Survival Training (IASST) at an event held in Baku, Azerbaijan at the end of September. She will serve a three year term.
TotalEnergies rejects manslaughter allegations TotalEnergies rejects manslaughter allegations Response to complaint for actions in Mozambique Wednesday, October 11, 2023 0 443 MOZAMBIQUE: TotalEnergies today issued a statement rejecting all claims made in a suit filed against the company in France for “manslaughter and a failure to assist people in danger" during the terrorist attacks that took place in northern Mozambique in March 2021.
Debating diversity in marine insurance Debating diversity in marine insurance INTERNATIONAL: During this year’s annual conference held in Edinburgh, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) took the... Wednesday, October 11, 2023 0 376
Resource-backed loans are a potential disaster for Africa Resource-backed loans are a potential disaster for Africa COTE D’IVOIRE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly supported a call by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) urging... Tuesday, October 10, 2023 0 454
Investing in aquaculture Investing in aquaculture KENYA: During a four-day tour, president of Kenya, William Ruto said that the government would be escalating investments in aquaculture in the... Saturday, October 7, 2023 0 340
Planned rehabilitation of ship repair facilities Planned rehabilitation of ship repair facilities SOUTH AFRICA: The Port of Mossel Bay’s slipway and cradle capacity will benefit from a refurbishment project that will increase the capacity... Friday, October 6, 2023 0 540
Report offers guide to address IUU Report offers guide to address IUU A Stimson Centre report published in July this year aims to offer governments of West African states and the People’s Republic of China... Friday, October 6, 2023 0 512
Minister publishes appeal decisions in hake deep-sea trawl sector Minister publishes appeal decisions in hake deep-sea trawl sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment DFFE released a 35-page document outlining the appeal decisions for the hake... Wednesday, October 4, 2023 0 415
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Friday, December 5, 2025 Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy leaders The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African professionals seeking to advance their expertise in marine science, aquaculture, and sustainable...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her representation of her country at the International Maritime Organisation and her role in developing...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for prosecution.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, December 1, 2025 A milestone in maritime education SOUTH AFRICA: Guests that included some of the initiators and sponsors of the iconic high school maritime training initiative gathered at the Labia yesterday in Cape Town to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lawhill Maritime Academy.