Is Africa ready to implement cabotage laws? Is Africa ready to implement cabotage laws? Cabotage conference glosses over the question of cabotage for Africa Tuesday, December 5, 2023 0 1955 Attending the Africa Maritime Cabotage and Blue Economy Conference hosted by the Republic of Kenya last month, Unathi Sonti, chairperson of the Maritime Business Chamber reflects on the discussions that dominated the event and highlights key outcomes aimed at unlocking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)’s potential by rethinking the maritime cabotage and blue economy model to improve connectivity.
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 1414 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...
Russia’s demand for a roll-call vote under scrutiny Russia’s demand for a roll-call vote under scrutiny The International Maritime Organisation Assembly (IMO) is expected to consider a request from Russian Federation to vote on a question of whether... Monday, December 4, 2023 0 1023
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 1544
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 0 620
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 0 703
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 0 654
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 1016
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...