Fishing major delivers steady results in challenging times Fishing major delivers steady results in challenging times Sea Harvest annouces results Wednesday, March 6, 2024 0 807 SOUTH AFRICA: Despite challenges that include ongoing loadshedding, cost inflation and a global oversupply of prawns, the Sea Harvest Group is buoyed by the finalisation of long term fishing rights in the country and as announced a six percent increase in revenue for the year ending 31 December 2023.
Third MMIPV gets official blessing in Cape Town Third MMIPV gets official blessing in Cape Town Celebrating a milestone in the newbuilds of navy vessels Monday, March 4, 2024 0 1668 SOUTH AFRICA: The blessing of the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel (MMIPV) in Cape Town on Friday last week follows the delivery of the SAS King Sekhukhune I in May 2022 and the commissioning of the SAS King Shaka Zulu in October last year.
Search for seafarer along South African coast called off Search for seafarer along South African coast called off SOUTH AFRICA: The search for a seafarer who reportedly fell overboard a container vessel, MV Santa Cruz, along the South African coastline over... Monday, March 4, 2024 0 814
Navy under fire for detonations Navy under fire for detonations SOUTH AFRICA: The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has described the decisions by the South African Navy to detonate... Thursday, February 29, 2024 0 798
Tugboat acquisition aims to address port inefficiencies Tugboat acquisition aims to address port inefficiencies SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced that it will acquire seven tugboats at a cost of R1 billion as part of a... Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 1135
Port concession extended with additional commitments Port concession extended with additional commitments MOZAMBIQUE: The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has signed an addendum to their concession that will extend its contract in the port from... Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 1274
Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector? Are you ready to lead the South African maritime sector? SOUTH AFRICA: After a protracted period without a permanent Chief Executive Officer in place, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)... Tuesday, February 27, 2024 0 1759
Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity Boosting Cape Town’s offshore training capacity SOUTH AFRICA: Having identified accredited training for the offshore sectors as a crucial component of developing the local and regional capacity... Monday, February 26, 2024 0 1519
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...