Transnet gets billion-dollar loan to aid recovery Transnet gets billion-dollar loan to aid recovery Investing in recovery and growth Thursday, July 18, 2024 0 1772 SOUTH AFRICA: The African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 18.85 billion ($1 billion) corporate loan to Transnet for its recovery and growth plans.
Ban on bait carrying drone upheld Ban on bait carrying drone upheld ROVs not permitted for fishing Thursday, July 18, 2024 0 2075 SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has called the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal to uphold the ban on the use of drones, bait carrying remote-controlled boats and other remotely operated devices in fishing operations a “significant victory”.
Collaborating to improve maritime security in East Africa Collaborating to improve maritime security in East Africa Regional maritime security issues were discussed at the end of June when leaders from Madagascar, Mauritius and Tanzania met with the Combined... Wednesday, July 17, 2024 0 1739
Improving data collection in African ports to boost efficiencies Improving data collection in African ports to boost efficiencies COTE D’IVOIRE: An initiative to create an African Ports Connectivity Portal, funded by the Beijing-based Multilateral Co-operation Centre... Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 2152
Fertilizer spills from stricken vessel Fertilizer spills from stricken vessel Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 1781
Four vessels on order for African port development Four vessels on order for African port development ANGOLA: Having signed an agreement to undertake their first port development project in Angola some five years ago, Toyota Tsusho Corporation has... Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 1725
Technology is driving maritime skills requirements Technology is driving maritime skills requirements SOUTH AFRICA: It is critical that skills training and development keep pace with the speed of technological evolution in the maritime sector, or... Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 1877
New port development contract signed New port development contract signed THE GAMBIA: The Government of The Gambia and the Gambian Port Authority have signed an agreement with the Turkish Port Operator, Albayrak, to... Monday, July 15, 2024 0 2040
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 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 industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...