Africa well represented amongst ocean leaders Africa well represented amongst ocean leaders A number of African leaders chosen for leadership programme Monday, February 13, 2023 0 1372 AFRICA: A number of African representatives have been selected to join an international cohort of leaders on this year’s Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Programme.
Good news for South African cadets Good news for South African cadets Maersk commits to sourcing cadets from South Africa Friday, February 10, 2023 0 1596 SOUTH AFRICA: In welcome news, Maersk has made a commitment to source South African crew for its fleet of 280 vessels that currently employ 12,500 seafarers.
ITF helps seize a vessel off Senegal to help secure wages ITF helps seize a vessel off Senegal to help secure wages SENEGAL: The ongoing plight of four seafarers on board the MV Onda just outside of Dakar, came to a head this month as the International Transport... Thursday, February 9, 2023 0 1784
Intercepting human traffickers Intercepting human traffickers NIGERIA: The Nigerian Navy (NN) reportedly rescued 18 victims of human trafficking earlier this month at Rijiyar Lemu in Ungogo Local Government... Wednesday, February 8, 2023 0 2014
New theme for fisheries committee as it kicks off the New Year New theme for fisheries committee as it kicks off the New Year GHANA: January was a busy month for the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) having attended the Conferences of... Sunday, January 29, 2023 0 2230
Cadet training to receive a boost in 2023 Cadet training to receive a boost in 2023 SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa will officially commence with the intake of the first cohort of cadets for the International Maritime Employers Council... Thursday, January 5, 2023 0 2637
0 Report Back MRA Online Friday, October 24, 2025 Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges SOUTH AFRICA: “We know we are living in challenging times. At the moment markets are tough, and I think we need to embrace opportunity where we can,” Ed Slack, Editor in Chief of IBI Magazine told delegates, mincing no words in a...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, October 20, 2025 Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Without exception, major international maritime and shipping organisations have expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) last week which chose to...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, October 17, 2025 What are Africa’s chances for IMO Council election? Six African Member States have set their sights on claiming a position on the International Maritime Organisation’s Council in the elections scheduled for December this year, but it is unlikely that all will be successful. Editor, Colleen...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Important week for maritime decarbonisation goals It’s an important week for the maritime industry as the second Extra-ordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee gets underway to discuss the adoption of global regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from...