Cooperation agreement expands engineering focus Cooperation agreement expands engineering focus Combined expertise for marine engine overhauls Wednesday, May 8, 2024 0 1695 South African Nouum Engineering and Mauritius-based ship repair and conversion yard Taylor Smith Shipyard (TSS) have signed a cooperation agreement that will significantly expand the focus and reach of the each company’s ability to provide larger marine engine overhaul work within the region.
Event evolves to encompass broader oceans economy Event evolves to encompass broader oceans economy Structured discussions to promote the oceans economy Monday, May 6, 2024 0 1734 SOUTH AFRICA: Following the successful hosting of their maritime defence and security event, Creative Space Media is broadening the scope of their annual conference to encompass the full oceans economy with the launch of the inaugural Oceans Economy Expo 2024.
New player in Namibia’s offshore sector New player in Namibia’s offshore sector NAMIBIA: Azule Energy is the latest energy company to enter into Namibia’s offshore oil and gas space having signed an agreement with Rhino... Monday, May 6, 2024 0 2417
Long-term plans in place for emergency response Long-term plans in place for emergency response SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport (DoT) is working on a strategy aimed at ensuring the continued capacity to provide long-term maritime... Thursday, May 2, 2024 0 1773
Safeguarding Africa’s maritime domain will take greater cooperation Safeguarding Africa’s maritime domain will take greater cooperation GHANA: “No nation can afford to do it alone,” the President of Ghana told delegates at a naval symposium this week as he called for... Wednesday, May 1, 2024 0 1727
Offshore bunkering under the spotlight during industry roundtable Offshore bunkering under the spotlight during industry roundtable SOUTH AFRICA: Offshore bunkering and ship-to-ship (STS) transfers came under the spotlight at yesterday’s stakeholder roundtable hosted by... Wednesday, May 1, 2024 0 2950
South African chairs international safety meeting South African chairs international safety meeting Chairing her first board meeting of the International Association for Safety and Survival Training (IASST) and seminar in Malaysia last week,... Tuesday, April 30, 2024 0 1537
New offshore bunker operators poised to take up position New offshore bunker operators poised to take up position SOUTH AFRICA: After a full day of presentations and debates around the need to re-establish South Africa as a viable location for offshore... Tuesday, April 30, 2024 0 3486
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...