Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register Open for business Sunday, April 26, 2026 0 688 TANZANIA: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has formally informed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) that operational management of the Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping (TZIRS) has been entrusted to a newly designated entity, drawing a clean line under a turbulent period for the East African flag.
A call to fast-track digitalisation A call to fast-track digitalisation Seminar addresses maritime systems Saturday, April 25, 2026 0 392 TANZANIA: The Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has called for accelerated adoption of integrated digital systems in the maritime sector to improve efficiency and facilitate trade.
The road to recovery The road to recovery SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging World Penguin Day, it’s worth celebrating the work being done to help save the African penguin which faces... Saturday, April 25, 2026 0 565
Trade reform designed to strengthen economy Trade reform designed to strengthen economy SEYCHELLES: Seychelles has taken a decisive step to fortify its economic resilience and sharpen its trade competitiveness, with Cabinet approving... Friday, April 24, 2026 0 334
Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks 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... Friday, April 24, 2026 0 906
Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award GHANA: Opsealog, a provider of data integration and performance management services for the marine offshore industry, has announced Tullow... Thursday, April 23, 2026 0 403
New milestone announced in seafloor mapping New milestone announced in seafloor mapping Almost 30% of the world’s ocean floor has now been successfully mapped with approximately five million square kilometres of data added over... Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 590
Could regulatory review open doors for maritime SMEs? Could regulatory review open doors for maritime SMEs? SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has launched a nationwide review of regulations across all markets that may be acting as barriers to... Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 379
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,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...