New Vice President for Liberian Registry New Vice President for Liberian Registry APPOINTMENT: Liberian Registry Wednesday, July 31, 2024 0 2128 LIBERIA: Commander Norm Witt, a retired member of the US Coast Guard, has been appointed as Vice President, Port State Control Affairs of the Liberian Ship Registry.
Seeking replacement investors for offshore blocks Seeking replacement investors for offshore blocks South Africa aims to monetise gas discoveries Wednesday, July 31, 2024 0 2186 SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says that it is confident about attracting another suitable investor after the exit of TotalEnergies from the offshore blocks 11b/12b and 5/6/7.
TNPA corporatisation progress inches forward TNPA corporatisation progress inches forward SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued yesterday by Transnet, work is underway to complete the Memorandum of Incorporation and the... Tuesday, July 30, 2024 0 2789
Committing to port improvements Committing to port improvements NIGERIA: The new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) officially took up office this month with a commitment to increase... Tuesday, July 30, 2024 0 2083
Four companies vie for ship management contract Four companies vie for ship management contract SOUTH AFRICA: Four companies have submitted bids after the vessel management tender for the SA Agulhas II and Algoa was reissued in April this... Monday, July 29, 2024 0 2772
Stellies student awarded research grant Stellies student awarded research grant SOUTH AFRICA: A Stellenbosch University student is amongst 32 new recipients of research grants awarded by the Marine Stewardship Council’s... Monday, July 29, 2024 0 1672
Logistics acquisition given green light Logistics acquisition given green light SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Tribunal approve the proposed transaction between DP World Logistics and Cargo... Monday, July 29, 2024 0 2196
Oil spill plan activated after wreck breaks apart Oil spill plan activated after wreck breaks apart SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that an oil contingency plan has been activated after the MV Ultra... Sunday, July 28, 2024 0 1585
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector 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...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ON THE QUAYSIDE It’s not easy for a new event to present itself and deliver real value to the maritime industry, but that’s exactly what the African Boating Conference (ABC) achieved in 2025. Introducing the conference into an already crowded...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026