Opportunity for Africa to develop decarbonisation plans Opportunity for Africa to develop decarbonisation plans Training programme aims to develop skills in developing countries Thursday, February 8, 2024 0 738 With ambitions for net-zero shipping by 2050, developing countries may be perceived to be on the back foot in terms of the ability and funding to design national strategies for maritime decarbonisation, but the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is inviting qualifying nations to nominate professionals to join a year-long training programme to improve capacity and skills.
Comments invited on marine pollution legislation Comments invited on marine pollution legislation Public comment will close end of February Wednesday, February 7, 2024 0 811 SOUTH AFRICA: The opportunity to comment on the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill will close on 26 February.
Applications for offshore bunkering to be processed Applications for offshore bunkering to be processed SOUTH AFRICA: The long-anticipated update on the issuance of permissions to conduct offshore bunkering in Algoa Bay was finally provided yesterday... Wednesday, February 7, 2024 0 1183
Opportunities identified to offer returns for investors Opportunities identified to offer returns for investors SOUTH AFRICA: Industry experts believe that Africa has the opportunity to grow its blue economy by leapfrogging more developed regions through... Tuesday, February 6, 2024 0 983
Bunker fuel terminal operator appointed Bunker fuel terminal operator appointed SOUTH AFRICA: FFS Tank Terminal (Pty) Ltd has been awarded a 25-year concession to operate a liquid bulk terminal specialising in bunker fuels at... Monday, February 5, 2024 0 1269
Loading citrus for export Loading citrus for export SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag-Lloyd has announced an upgrade to service the country’s citrus exporters starting at the end of May this year and... Monday, February 5, 2024 0 821
AfCFTA shipment highlights need to fix ports and rail AfCFTA shipment highlights need to fix ports and rail SOUTH AFRICA: Officiating over South Africa’s first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)... Thursday, February 1, 2024 0 826
A fitting dedication A fitting dedication SOUTH AFRICA: Arriving to witness the handover of the SA Agulhas to her new owners on Tuesday, all guests were instantly greeted by a bold tribute... Thursday, February 1, 2024 0 1528
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...