Fleet focus for Durban port-turnaround plan Fleet focus for Durban port-turnaround plan Six tugs servicing Port of Durban in plan to clear backlog Friday, December 8, 2023 0 906 SOUTH AFRICA: With the expected delivery of three second-hand tugs in the first quarter of next year; a 24-hour helicopter service and a commitment to ensure the availability of six operational tugs in the Port of Durban, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is focussing on their fleet to ensure the successful implementation of the current container recovery plan that is in place across the country’s eight ports.
Terminal operators of last resort to be appointed Terminal operators of last resort to be appointed TNPA issues tender for panel of port operators Friday, December 8, 2023 0 1176 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is planning to appoint a panel of terminal operators that will be able to step in as an option of last resort to bridge operational gaps at the end of terminal operating contracts that have not been re-awarded.
Reach stackers are revolutionising container handling processes Reach stackers are revolutionising container handling processes Container yards are essential for the global transportation of goods, and the cargo handling equipment that gets utilised within them is critical... Wednesday, December 6, 2023 0 4053
Driving efficiency in ship repair through automation Driving efficiency in ship repair through automation SOUTH AFRICA: Ship repair company, Dormac Marine and Engineering, a division of Southey Holdings has chosen to upgrade its Infor LN solution with... Tuesday, December 5, 2023 0 1013
Is Africa ready to implement cabotage laws? Is Africa ready to implement cabotage laws? Attending the Africa Maritime Cabotage and Blue Economy Conference hosted by the Republic of Kenya last month, Unathi Sonti, chairperson of the... Tuesday, December 5, 2023 0 1996
IMO roll-call vote adopts resolution against Russian Federation IMO roll-call vote adopts resolution against Russian Federation INTERNATIONAL: Following the decision to postpone the roll-call vote requested by the Russian Federation on Friday, the International Maritime... Monday, December 4, 2023 0 1460
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 1055
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 1572
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...