Africa’s IMO IOUs could impact Council elections Africa’s IMO IOUs could impact Council elections IMO Member States currently meeting in London Tuesday, November 28, 2023 0 1081 Just over 43% of the International Maritime Organisation’s monies owed by Member States emanates from African countries including nine of which have arrears dating back to previous years that will impact on their eligibility to vote in the upcoming election.
Impact of government decision felt in Algoa Bay Impact of government decision felt in Algoa Bay Economic loss will burden region Monday, November 27, 2023 0 2086 With 35 client ships headed for Algoa Bay for a planned bunker stem in the middle of September that had additional requirements for fresh provisions, crew changes, essential spare parts and many other normal ship servicing activities – Offshore Maritime Services (OMS) as well as many other companies were blindsided by the sudden and...
Session aims to establish model for measuring the ocean economy Session aims to establish model for measuring the ocean economy SOUTH AFRICA: The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) has embarked on the process to accurately define the country’s... Friday, November 24, 2023 0 847
Most deadly year for Africa’s ocean migrants Most deadly year for Africa’s ocean migrants Africa’s ocean migration route continues to result in the loss of death of people at sea and, according to a new report published by... Friday, November 24, 2023 0 723
Contractor announced for milestone port project Contractor announced for milestone port project SOUTH AFRICA: Stefanutti Stocks was identified as the successful bidder of the request for proposals issued by Transnet National Ports Authority... Wednesday, November 22, 2023 0 1032
Fisheries week promotes careers in fishing sector Fisheries week promotes careers in fishing sector SEYCHELLES: In his opening address at Fisheries Week, which was also attended by President Wavel Ramkalawan, Minister for Fisheries and the Blue... Wednesday, November 22, 2023 0 626
South African elected to head international fishing industry body South African elected to head international fishing industry body SOUTH AFRICA: Felix Ratheb, Chief Executive of Sea Harvest was elected to chair the International Groundfish Forum (IGF) at the Groundfish Forum... Wednesday, November 22, 2023 0 715
Investing in the future of maritime training Investing in the future of maritime training SOUTH AFRICA: Now with six centres in South Africa, Sea Safety Training Group (SSTG) is continuing to invest in equipment to meet the training... Tuesday, November 21, 2023 0 2782
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.