New milestone announced in seafloor mapping New milestone announced in seafloor mapping Celebrating collaborative efforts Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 365 Almost 30% of the world’s ocean floor has now been successfully mapped with approximately five million square kilometres of data added over the past year.
Could regulatory review open doors for maritime SMEs? Could regulatory review open doors for maritime SMEs? Regulatory review presents maritime SMEs with a rare opening Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 306 SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has launched a nationwide review of regulations across all markets that may be acting as barriers to competition and the entry or expansion of firms, with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises.
Charting Africa’s maritime opportunities Charting Africa’s maritime opportunities Africa is shopping for maritime services, equipment, boats and consultants. In the first three months of 2026, Maritime Review Africa published... Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 458
F-A Platform remains unmanned after power failure F-A Platform remains unmanned after power failure SOUTH AFRICA: For the first time in history the F-A Platform, located approximately 98km offshore Mossel Bay, is completely unmanned after all 53... Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 637
Flagging issues addressed Flagging issues addressed Responding to rising number of ships flying false flags with nearly 40 countries reporting cases of fraudulent use by criminal groups, the... Saturday, April 18, 2026 0 394
Impact of fuel price on water transport a cause for concern Impact of fuel price on water transport a cause for concern TANZANIA: Stakeholders in the Mwanza, Kigoma and Kagera regions met yesterday to discuss the impact of the increase in fuel prices and engage on... Friday, April 17, 2026 0 339
Ghana declares first MPA Ghana declares first MPA GHANA: Ghana has taken a historic step toward safeguarding its marine environment with the official declaration of the Greater Cape Three Points... Thursday, April 16, 2026 0 343
Ghana strengthens seafarer commitment Ghana strengthens seafarer commitment GHANA: After announcing a strategic reset in January, the Ghana Maritime Authority has shown commitment to its new National Seafarer Development... Thursday, April 16, 2026 0 350
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...