Saldanha attracts first cruise vessel Saldanha attracts first cruise vessel Boosting maritime tourism Wednesday, March 27, 2024 0 2218 SOUTH AFRICA: Arriving from Walvis Bay, the Silver Cloud became the first ever cruise vessel to visit the Port of Saldanha Bay this week when she docked with 227 passengers to explore the West Coast as a tourism destination.
South African visit to ISA South African visit to ISA Fostering partnerships for ocean stewardship Monday, March 25, 2024 0 1509 JAMAICA: Dr Grace Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa visited the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Michael Lodge at their headquarters in Jamaica last week ahead of the 29th Council Session which concludes on 29 March.
Search for six lost at sea continues Search for six lost at sea continues SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority yesterday confirmed that a search has been initiated for a group of six people believed... Monday, March 25, 2024 0 1138
Fire highlights need for improved offshore safety Fire highlights need for improved offshore safety GABON: The death of five offshore workers on a Perenco offshore platform last week has once again raised the need for better safety protocols in... Saturday, March 23, 2024 0 1547
Fishing company anticipates significant increase in earnings Fishing company anticipates significant increase in earnings SOUTH AFRICA: Despite declines in the sale of canned fish, Oceana anticipates a significant increase in earnings based on the exceptional... Monday, March 18, 2024 0 1362
Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean Swift action saves two sailors in the Atlantic Ocean SOUTH AFRICA: Two sailors were successfully rescued when their yacht, which was sailing from Tristan da Cunha to Cape Town, started to take on... Friday, March 15, 2024 0 1444
Terminal upgrade takes another step forward Terminal upgrade takes another step forward 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... Thursday, March 14, 2024 0 1194
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 3060
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...