IMO roll-call vote adopts resolution against Russian Federation IMO roll-call vote adopts resolution against Russian Federation Majority votes in favour of TCC resolution Monday, December 4, 2023 0 1283 INTERNATIONAL: Following the decision to postpone the roll-call vote requested by the Russian Federation on Friday, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly today undertook to finalise a decision on whether to adopt a resolution put forward by the Technical Cooperation Committee that condemns the Russian invasion of Ukrainian territories as well as the resultant impact on international shipping in the region, maritime infrastructure and global food security.
Russia’s demand for a roll-call vote under scrutiny Russia’s demand for a roll-call vote under scrutiny IMO Assembly to reconvene on Russia question today Monday, December 4, 2023 0 901 The International Maritime Organisation Assembly (IMO) is expected to consider a request from Russian Federation to vote on a question of whether the Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC’s) can be used as an instrument for penalising a Member State when they reconvene today. Editor, Colleen Jacka, takes a look at the question being posed.
Four African members elected to IMO Council Four African members elected to IMO Council Yesterday’s election yielded the anticipated results in Category A and B of the International Maritime Organisation’s Council, while a... Saturday, December 2, 2023 0 1403
Angola rejects OPEC production quota Angola rejects OPEC production quota ANGOLA: Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Angola’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, confirmed the nation’s decision to reject the... Friday, December 1, 2023 0 506
Gulf of Aden piracy incident averted Gulf of Aden piracy incident averted GULF OF ADEN: A skiff and its crew were taken into custody following a united response to reports of a seizure of an oil tanker in international... Friday, December 1, 2023 0 620
Local Nigerian company to gain oil and gas assets Local Nigerian company to gain oil and gas assets NIGERIA: Equinor and Chappal Energies have entered into an agreement for the sale of Equinor Nigeria Energy Company (ENEC), which holds a 53.85%... Thursday, November 30, 2023 0 535
Assessing the impact of steel mill closure Assessing the impact of steel mill closure SOUTH AFRICA: The imminent closure of the ArcelorMittal Newcastle ‘long’ steel products operation in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, is... Thursday, November 30, 2023 0 908
South Africa advances its campaign for election to the IMO Council South Africa advances its campaign for election to the IMO Council LONDON: Speaking at the late session on day two of the 33rd Regular Session of the International Maritime Organisation Assembly currently being... Tuesday, November 28, 2023 0 872
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.