New hospital ship to be built for Africa New hospital ship to be built for Africa Agreement signed to kickstart project Tuesday, April 23, 2024 0 1112 Earlier this month the MSC Group, MSC Foundation and the charity Mercy Ships International signed an agreement to kickstart a project to build a new hospital ship that will deliver free surgery and training annually to thousands of people in Africa.
Operational challenges impact vessel certification Operational challenges impact vessel certification Small vessel certificate extensions implemented Tuesday, April 23, 2024 0 1151 SOUTH AFRICA: Due to operational challenges in processing applications for Small Vessel Certificates of Competency, the South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice that grants the extension of certificates that expire on or after 31 July 2023 to 31 March 2025.
Small vessel safety a focus for maritime authority Small vessel safety a focus for maritime authority SOUTH AFRICA: Following an incident on a houseboat in 2021 as well as the ensuing campaign to inspect over 200 commercial vessels, the South... Monday, April 22, 2024 0 1303
SARS publishes revisions to bunker storage rules SARS publishes revisions to bunker storage rules SOUTH AFRICA: Following the shutdown of the offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay in September last year, industry stakeholders have welcomed the... Monday, April 22, 2024 0 1628
Nigerian hydrographer recognised for international contributions Nigerian hydrographer recognised for international contributions Friday, April 19, 2024 0 1148
PetroSA aims to study feasibility of offshore wind farming in South... PetroSA aims to study feasibility of offshore wind farming in South... SOUTH AFRICA: As a holder of several offshore rights within South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), PetroSA has launched a call to... Friday, April 19, 2024 0 1527
Cape Town port performance under scrutiny Cape Town port performance under scrutiny Wednesday, April 17, 2024 0 1629
Fishing industry milestone highlights change and transformation Fishing industry milestone highlights change and transformation SOUTH AFRICA: Celebrating 50 years of solid contribution to the fishing industry, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association... Monday, April 15, 2024 0 4736
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.