Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean One fatality in incident at sea Friday, March 15, 2024 0 1298 SOUTH AFRICA: Two sailors were successfully rescued when their yacht, which was sailing from Tristan da Cunha to Cape Town, started to take on water approximately 2,400km west-southwest of their destination. The skipper of the yacht unfortunately could not be rescued and is presumed to have gone down with the vessel.
Terminal upgrade takes another step forward Terminal upgrade takes another step forward Container freight station commissioned Thursday, March 14, 2024 0 1039 NIGERIA: The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) operated by APM Terminals at the port of Onne has taken another step forward in its US$115 million upgrade project announced in 2020 that is due to be completed during the course of this year.
Definitions could impact on OPL operations Definitions could impact on OPL operations SOUTH AFRICA: The recently published Draft Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety Regulations) that are currently available for comment... Thursday, March 14, 2024 0 2805
Cruising towards sustainability Cruising towards sustainability INTERNATIONAL: Research aimed at providing critical information to map the cruise sector’s real-time energy needs, infrastructure and... Wednesday, March 13, 2024 0 1782
Waste management compliance in ports is essential Waste management compliance in ports is essential Generating a diverse range of waste including hazardous materials, the maritime sector requires specialised waste management services to ensure... Wednesday, March 13, 2024 0 2247
Maritime research will sustain Africa's blue economy Maritime research will sustain Africa's blue economy Over the last two months African organisations and institutions have called on maritime experts to assist in developing research and knowledge... Tuesday, March 12, 2024 0 2070
Project aims to coordinate efforts to mitigate illegal fishing Project aims to coordinate efforts to mitigate illegal fishing ANGOLA: After significant ground work and collaboration, the inception of the Southern African Community Development (SADC) Atlantic Project took... Monday, March 11, 2024 0 1335
Logistics company proves resilience in subdued conditions Logistics company proves resilience in subdued conditions SOUTH AFRICA: Despite a challenging environment and subdued market conditions, Grindrod Limited (Grindrod), a JSE-listed freight logistics... Friday, March 8, 2024 0 804
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.