National shipping line saga plays on National shipping line saga plays on Nigeria considers options to re-establish national shipping line Tuesday, December 12, 2023 0 1316 NIGERIA: Despite announced plans to re-establish the liquidated Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL), issues relating to resolving the settlement of benefits to the affected seafarers.
African Energy Chamber rejects anti-fossil fuel narrative African Energy Chamber rejects anti-fossil fuel narrative Africa should reject anti-fossil fuel policies of COP28 Monday, December 11, 2023 0 1401 Following discussions around the future of fossil fuels at the Conference of Parties (COP28), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has strongly urged African countries to reject any and all anti-fossil fuel policies advocated by developed nations that are committed to phasing out fossil fuels, pushing for an anti-fossil fuel energy transition that...
First crude for Dangote transferred via SPM First crude for Dangote transferred via SPM NIGERIA: Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO) delivered one million barrels of Agbami crude grade to Dangote... Monday, December 11, 2023 0 1563
Fleet focus for Durban port-turnaround plan Fleet focus for Durban port-turnaround plan SOUTH AFRICA: With the expected delivery of three second-hand tugs in the first quarter of next year; a 24-hour helicopter service and a... Friday, December 8, 2023 0 783
Terminal operators of last resort to be appointed Terminal operators of last resort to be appointed SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is planning to appoint a panel of terminal operators that will be able to step in as an... Friday, December 8, 2023 0 1043
Reach stackers are revolutionising container handling processes Reach stackers are revolutionising container handling processes Container yards are essential for the global transportation of goods, and the cargo handling equipment that gets utilised within them is critical... Wednesday, December 6, 2023 0 3613
Driving efficiency in ship repair through automation Driving efficiency in ship repair through automation SOUTH AFRICA: Ship repair company, Dormac Marine and Engineering, a division of Southey Holdings has chosen to upgrade its Infor LN solution with... Tuesday, December 5, 2023 0 862
Is Africa ready to implement cabotage laws? Is Africa ready to implement cabotage laws? Attending the Africa Maritime Cabotage and Blue Economy Conference hosted by the Republic of Kenya last month, Unathi Sonti, chairperson of the... Tuesday, December 5, 2023 0 1827
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.