Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks TNPA separation ambitions dismissed for 2026 Friday, April 24, 2026 0 814 December 2023. That was the expected deadline for the completion of the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority at the outset of Operation Vulindlela (OV). It’s now April 2026 and, while the latest OV Quarterly Report merely hints at the issue, two tenders released by TNPA this week indicate that there is some traction. Editor, Colleen Jacka, delves into the scope of the tenders and outlines what the industry can expect over the next 12 months.
Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award Recognising fuel efficiency in Africa Thursday, April 23, 2026 0 345 GHANA: Opsealog, a provider of data integration and performance management services for the marine offshore industry, has announced Tullow Ghana’s MV Flat Confidence as the inaugural winner of its Fuel Efficiency Award.
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 0 409
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 0 334
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 0 494
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 0 693
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 0 426
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 0 363
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...
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.