Funding for African oil and gas sector takes a step forward Funding for African oil and gas sector takes a step forward APPO chooses Nigeria to host the Africa Energy Bank Saturday, July 6, 2024 0 2271 The establishment of the African Energy Bank (AEB), which was announced in 2022, took another step forward this week when the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) announced that the institution would be headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria.
Advancing the aim for a regional fishery closed season Advancing the aim for a regional fishery closed season First three-national joint fisheries closed season Friday, July 5, 2024 0 2004
Transforming small-scale fisheries in Zanzibar Transforming small-scale fisheries in Zanzibar ZANZIBAR: The launch of the Asia Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project last month aims to help transform small-scale fisheries in... Thursday, July 4, 2024 0 2591
Egyptian Navy in command Egyptian Navy in command The Egyptian Navy has become the third partner nation to take control of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) maritime security training... Wednesday, July 3, 2024 0 1908
Cargo planners urged to take note of new overstay system Cargo planners urged to take note of new overstay system SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag Lloyd has confirmed that as from 1 July, the overstay process for cargo arriving in South Africa changed to offer two free... Wednesday, July 3, 2024 0 2396
South Africans harbour masters recognised internationally South Africans harbour masters recognised internationally Two South Africans were elected to serve on the International Harbour Master Association’s (IHMA) Executive Committee and Council for the... Wednesday, July 3, 2024 0 2911
Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Competition Commission quashes proposed merger SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibits a proposed transaction between United Container... Tuesday, July 2, 2024 0 3450
Companies review offshore operations Companies review offshore operations SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued by African Energy Corp, CNR International has announced its intention to withdraw its 20% interest... Monday, July 1, 2024 0 1770
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...
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...
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