Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck Monitoring ongoing situation Tuesday, April 28, 2026 0 428 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that intensified efforts are underway to manage the maritime safety and environmental risks posed by the wreck of the fishing vessel FV De Fu No 2, currently located offshore of the Western Cape.
Study financed to reform transport sector Study financed to reform transport sector Libya and African Development Bank Group launch transport sector reforms to drive economic recovery Tuesday, April 28, 2026 0 441 LIBYA: A study financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) will provide a situational and gap analysis of Libya’s transport sector aimed at supporting the country’s economic recovery.
Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register TANZANIA: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has formally informed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) that operational... Sunday, April 26, 2026 0 705
A call to fast-track digitalisation A call to fast-track digitalisation TANZANIA: The Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has called for accelerated adoption of integrated digital systems in the maritime... Saturday, April 25, 2026 0 430
The road to recovery The road to recovery SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging World Penguin Day, it’s worth celebrating the work being done to help save the African penguin which faces... Saturday, April 25, 2026 0 618
Trade reform designed to strengthen economy Trade reform designed to strengthen economy SEYCHELLES: Seychelles has taken a decisive step to fortify its economic resilience and sharpen its trade competitiveness, with Cabinet approving... Friday, April 24, 2026 0 376
Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks Corporatisation hangs on tender hooks December 2023. That was the expected deadline for the completion of the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority at the outset of... Friday, April 24, 2026 0 947
Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award Ghanaian-owned vessel wins Fuel Efficiency Award GHANA: Opsealog, a provider of data integration and performance management services for the marine offshore industry, has announced Tullow... Thursday, April 23, 2026 0 438
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,...
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...