A call to disqualify Russia for election to IMO Council A call to disqualify Russia for election to IMO Council Ukraine issues statement against Russia’s re-election Wednesday, October 25, 2023 0 606 INTERNATIONAL: Ukraine has asked Member States of the International Maritime Organisation not to re-elect the Russian Federation to the Council when they vote in December this year.
Offshore rig utilisation on the rise Offshore rig utilisation on the rise Longer contracts and tighter availability Wednesday, October 25, 2023 0 452 INSIGHT: Offshore drilling rig utilisation is on the increase with availability beginning to tighten as new contracts become lengthier amidst a marked increase in tender opportunities.
New US office for Liberian Registry New US office for Liberian Registry The Liberian Registry has opened a new office in Miami, USA to serve as the primary centre for Registration, Mortgage, and Deletion Services... Tuesday, October 24, 2023 0 485
Online permit portal streamlines recreational fishing Online permit portal streamlines recreational fishing SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to streamline the process of applying for recreational fishing permits, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 1179
Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River SOUTH AFRICA: Three adults and a young child died when the small speed boat that were in capsized in the wake of a larger barge on the Vaal River... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 1567
Tidal pool maintenance begins Tidal pool maintenance begins SOUTH AFRICA: Work to repair damage caused by the recent storms in the Cape resulted in the flooding and washing away of the northern section of... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 534
Shark danger closes Durban beaches Shark danger closes Durban beaches SOUTH AFRICA: Reacting to advice from the Natal Sharks Board, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has closed all of Durban’s beaches... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 555
Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has announced the appointment of a new Acting CEO (ACEO) as well as the reinstatement of... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 1088
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...