Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline Two-week course targets Somalia Navy and Coast Guard Tuesday, May 23, 2023 0 508 SOMALIA: Fifteen Somalia Navy and Coast Guard (SNCG) officers have completed specialised training on maritime security in a joint initiative conducted by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia).
Access to inland waters under the spotlight Access to inland waters under the spotlight Deadline for public comments looms Monday, May 22, 2023 0 371 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) published a notice for comments draft regulations on Government Gazette Notice No. 48294 on 24 March 2023, opening a 60-day window for interested parties and individuals to submit written comments on the access and use of the government water works for various recreational purposes including...
New plough tug joins dredging fleet New plough tug joins dredging fleet SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) christened the latest addition to their dredging fleet last week when Transnet Group Chief... Monday, May 22, 2023 0 395
African leaders urged to focus on green skills for seafarers African leaders urged to focus on green skills for seafarers KENYA: The convening of African Maritime Authorities in Kenya last week has once again emphasised the need to harness the opportunities of a... Thursday, May 11, 2023 0 358
New warehouse improves intermodal connectivity for shipping line New warehouse improves intermodal connectivity for shipping line SOUTH AFRICA: Maersk has opened a new 10,000 m2 bonded warehouse and distribution centre in Cape Town to improve intermodal connectivity and... Monday, May 8, 2023 0 388
SAMSA distances itself from fake advert for SA Agulhas SAMSA distances itself from fake advert for SA Agulhas SOUTH AFRICA: The listing of the SA Agulhas on a prominent website for international vessel sales has prompted the current owners, the South... Thursday, May 4, 2023 0 336
SAMSA continues to recover systems after breach SAMSA continues to recover systems after breach SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority’s (SAMSA) ICT team is continuing to investigate and work on recovering their... Saturday, April 29, 2023 0 384
Ivory Coast oil field to begin production later this year Ivory Coast oil field to begin production later this year MAURITANIA: Production from Ivory Coast’s highly anticipated Baleine oil field is expected in 2023. Owned by a consortium comprising ENI, an... Friday, April 28, 2023 0 428
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...