Award aims to recognise contributions to gender equality Award aims to recognise contributions to gender equality IMO launches 2024 Gender Equality Award Tuesday, March 14, 2023 0 322 INTERNATIONAL: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is inviting nominations for a new Gender Equality Award that will be presented for the first time in 2024.
Paramount sells off engine company in part management buy-out Paramount sells off engine company in part management buy-out Southern Power (Pty) Ltd acquired Monday, March 13, 2023 0 346 SOUTH AFRICA: Teaming up with additional investors, current CEO of Southern Power (Pty) Ltd has concluded a deal for the full acquisition of the company from Paramount Maritime Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
Asset sales will move training forward Asset sales will move training forward SOUTH AFRICA: CPUT Survival Centre is currently auctioning off a number of assets including four vessels of various sizes as well as an enclosed... Wednesday, March 8, 2023 0 279
Core business strengthens earnings Core business strengthens earnings SOUTH AFRICA: After the successful disposal of Grindrod Bank to African Bank at the end of last year, Grindrod Limited announced sound financial... Monday, March 6, 2023 0 287
Iconic boatbuilder acquired by Eastern European investment firm Iconic boatbuilder acquired by Eastern European investment firm SOUTH AFRICA: In what may well be one of the most significant maritime foreign investment transactions for the year, iconic catamaran builder,... Friday, March 3, 2023 0 593
Suspicious vessel raises alarm on IUU fishing Suspicious vessel raises alarm on IUU fishing SENEGAL: Greenpeace Africa is calling on West African governments to strengthen surveillance of the region's oceans and protect fisheries... Thursday, March 2, 2023 0 268
Angola subsea contract awarded Angola subsea contract awarded ANGOLA: Azule Energy has awarded a large subsea contract to Subsea 7 within the framework of the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development Project,... Tuesday, February 28, 2023 0 281
Investing in the Blue Economy to empower fishing sector Investing in the Blue Economy to empower fishing sector KENYA: President William Ruto has announced plans to invest in necessary infrastructure development that will unlock the potential of the blue... Monday, February 27, 2023 0 283
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 10, 2025 SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science at a ceremony in Paris this week.
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Friday, December 5, 2025 Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy leaders The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African professionals seeking to advance their expertise in marine science, aquaculture, and sustainable...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her representation of her country at the International Maritime Organisation and her role in developing...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for prosecution.