Women must be central to unlocking the ocean economy Women must be central to unlocking the ocean economy Former Minister of Transport reflects on potential of ocean economy to offer opportunities to women Friday, August 14, 2026 0 522 SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s vast ocean economy cannot reach its full potential while women remain largely on the margins, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga has warned.
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness... Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness... Industry association, OPLASA, has made a formal submission to address an anomaly in the application of an important diesel refund mechanism available to comparable maritime sectors. Friday, August 14, 2026 0 722 SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in local waters.
Promoting maritime training in the shipbuilding industry Promoting maritime training in the shipbuilding industry EQUATORIAL GUINEA: A delegation from the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) visited the Asaba Shipyard in Malabo to explore... Thursday, August 13, 2026 0 489
Unlocking investment in the offshore oil and gas space Unlocking investment in the offshore oil and gas space NIGERIA: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a reform that replaces project-by-project negotiations with a transparent investment framework... Thursday, August 13, 2026 0 376
New dredger for mining operation New dredger for mining operation DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: Following the conclusion of a technical inspection, a newly-built customised Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) is due... Tuesday, August 11, 2026 0 554
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking in the Eastern Cape yesterday, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, admitted that the... Wednesday, August 5, 2026 0 624
WMU explores partnerships with Tanzania WMU explores partnerships with Tanzania TANZANIA: Visiting the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) Headquarters in Dar es Salaam last week, Anna Karlqvist, Assistant to the... Monday, August 3, 2026 0 538
Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process 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... Monday, August 3, 2026 0 730
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, October 23, 2026 Maritime community gathers to remember seafarers SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the maritime community gathered together at a special ceremony in Cape Town yesterday to honour the five seafarers who lost their lives in a tragic accident at the beginning of October.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 15, 2026 Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets from developing countries the onboard experience they need to qualify as officers.
0 Trade MRA Online Thursday, October 8, 2026 Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
0 Seafarers MRA Online Sunday, October 4, 2026 Maritime industry responds to online speculation SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...
Port visit highlights importance of infrastructure investment to remain competitive Wednesday, October 7, 2026