Offshore rig utilisation on the rise Offshore rig utilisation on the rise Longer contracts and tighter availability Wednesday, October 25, 2023 0 585 INSIGHT: Offshore drilling rig utilisation is on the increase with availability beginning to tighten as new contracts become lengthier amidst a marked increase in tender opportunities.
New US office for Liberian Registry New US office for Liberian Registry Increasing global presence Tuesday, October 24, 2023 0 653 The Liberian Registry has opened a new office in Miami, USA to serve as the primary centre for Registration, Mortgage, and Deletion Services (RM&D). The Miami office will also provide technical and commercial services to clients.
Online permit portal streamlines recreational fishing Online permit portal streamlines recreational fishing SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to streamline the process of applying for recreational fishing permits, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 1442
Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River SOUTH AFRICA: Three adults and a young child died when the small speed boat that were in capsized in the wake of a larger barge on the Vaal River... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 1728
Tidal pool maintenance begins Tidal pool maintenance begins SOUTH AFRICA: Work to repair damage caused by the recent storms in the Cape resulted in the flooding and washing away of the northern section of... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 661
Shark danger closes Durban beaches Shark danger closes Durban beaches SOUTH AFRICA: Reacting to advice from the Natal Sharks Board, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has closed all of Durban’s beaches... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 703
Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has announced the appointment of a new Acting CEO (ACEO) as well as the reinstatement of... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 1226
Inching towards creating a safer fishing industry Inching towards creating a safer fishing industry INTERNATIONAL: One of the two requirements that will see the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) come into force was reached yesterday when the... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 664
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.