Bahrain donates four patrol boats to Seychelles Bahrain donates four patrol boats to Seychelles Strengthening coastal patrol Monday, June 19, 2023 0 302 SEYCHELLES: The island State’s ocean patrol capabilities were strengthened over the weekend when the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain officially handed over four patrol boats to the Coast Guard of Seychelles.
Major death toll highlights need for improved safety on inland waterways Major death toll highlights need for improved safety on inland waterways Inland waterway safety under the spotlight Monday, June 19, 2023 0 259 NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is investigating an incident that occurred on the Jebba Lake Channel last week in which over 100 ferry passengers died after a boating accident.
A Titanic request A Titanic request Concerned by the increasingly sophisticated equipment being used to visit the wreck site of the RMS Titanic which was identified in 1985, the... Thursday, June 15, 2023 0 296
Energy Observer interacts with public in Port of Cape Town Energy Observer interacts with public in Port of Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: After docking at the V&A Waterfront, the Energy Observer, coupled to their mobile expo, will engage with the public in a... Tuesday, June 13, 2023 0 364
Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Despite the prolonged fishing rights allocation process and the fact that the appeals process is ongoing, the South African Deep-Sea... Thursday, June 8, 2023 0 302
Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits NIGERIA: The Nigerian Navy signed a contract with a Turkish shipyard on Friday for the refit and remodelling of their flagship frigate,... Thursday, June 8, 2023 0 327
Is South Africa losing its Maritime leadership position on the African... Is South Africa losing its Maritime leadership position on the African... Based on its geographical position and history within the Maritime sector, South Africa possesses a great potential to provide industry leadership... Tuesday, May 30, 2023 0 342
Strengthening oil spill preparedness plans in Mauritius Strengthening oil spill preparedness plans in Mauritius MAURITIUS: A draft plan to facilitate ongoing development of an effective national oil spill preparedness and response framework was produced at a... Friday, May 26, 2023 0 286
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Friday, December 5, 2025 Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy leaders The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African professionals seeking to advance their expertise in marine science, aquaculture, and sustainable...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her representation of her country at the International Maritime Organisation and her role in developing...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for prosecution.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, December 1, 2025 A milestone in maritime education SOUTH AFRICA: Guests that included some of the initiators and sponsors of the iconic high school maritime training initiative gathered at the Labia yesterday in Cape Town to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lawhill Maritime Academy.