Partnership to establish green corridor between South Africa and Europe Partnership to establish green corridor between South Africa and Europe Maritime, mining, steel, and energy industry leaders join forces Friday, March 24, 2023 0 720 SOUTH AFRICA: A new consortium is exploring the options to develop a maritime green corridor for the zero-emission shipping of iron ore between South Africa and Europe – in an initiative to take the first steps towards the region’s involvement in shipping’s carbonisation.
A Misplaced Fury around Sound? A Misplaced Fury around Sound? Time to Put the Record Straight on Seismic Surveys in South Africa and End the Energy Crisis Thursday, March 23, 2023 0 334 Climate activists are making more than noise about 3D seismic studies being used to delineate oil and gas reserves offshore Africa. They’ve proceeded with legal action that may force Shell Plc to pull the plug permanently on its search for hydrocarbons along South Africa’s Wild Coast, the country’s poorest province.
Pew Fellowship cohorts for 2023 include representation from Africa Pew Fellowship cohorts for 2023 include representation from Africa Ghana and Cape Verde are represented amongst the seven recipients of the 2023 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation and will join a network... Wednesday, March 22, 2023 0 389
Two African flags top ITF list to inspect Two African flags top ITF list to inspect AFRICA: Up to a thousand ships flagged to the Cook Islands, Palau, Sierra Leone, and Togo will be targeted for safety, maintenance and... Monday, March 20, 2023 0 426
Shutdown poses a risk for coal terminal Shutdown poses a risk for coal terminal SOUTH AFRICA: The Richards Bay Coal Terminal has been identified as a high risk area ahead of Monday’s planned national shutdown and protest... Friday, March 17, 2023 0 334
Small scale fishers make the list in the Western Cape Small scale fishers make the list in the Western Cape SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has announced the final list of declared small-scale fishers in the... Thursday, March 16, 2023 0 340
Leading the charge for the South African seafarer Leading the charge for the South African seafarer SOUTH AFRICA: This month’s Maritime Industry Dialogue session focusing on the opportunities and challenges that face the South African... Wednesday, March 15, 2023 0 449
Maritime insurers raise issues related to new regulations Maritime insurers raise issues related to new regulations SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority (SMSA) together with the President and Vice President met with insurance companies yesterday... Tuesday, March 14, 2023 0 317
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...