Show celebrates the Cape’s blue economy Show celebrates the Cape’s blue economy Boatica Cape Town boosts boating profile Wednesday, October 18, 2023 0 949 SOUTH AFRICA: Strategically located along the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town’s blue economy is a significant contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the annual boat show, boatica, is continuing to evolve to boost the city’s profile in this sector.
Bootcamp provides intensive training to maritime start-ups Bootcamp provides intensive training to maritime start-ups In person bootcamp held in Cape Town Wednesday, October 18, 2023 0 618 SOUTH AFRICA: Six maritime start-ups from six countries signed on to a five-day bootcamp hosted by OceanHub Africa at their Cape Town offices last week.
Seeking input for annual research publication Seeking input for annual research publication SOUTH AFRICA: Now in its second edition, the South African Journal of Maritime Education and Training (SAJMET), published annually by the South... Tuesday, October 17, 2023 0 520
Cape Town set to enthral boating world Cape Town set to enthral boating world SOUTH AFRICA: With just 10 days to go before the opening of this year’s edition of boatica – Cape Town hosted by Messe Frankfurt at... Monday, October 16, 2023 0 718
Impact of corporatisation delays process Impact of corporatisation delays process SOUTH AFRICA: The long-awaited corporatisation of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is being delayed in order to ensure that Transnet SOC... Friday, October 13, 2023 0 847
Deep-sea trawling industry welcomes the conclusion of FRAP Deep-sea trawling industry welcomes the conclusion of FRAP SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) has welcomed the conclusion of a four-year process that resulted... Thursday, October 12, 2023 0 694
Whose fault is it really? Whose fault is it really? SOUTH AFRICA: Answering questions at the Cape Town consultations on the port tariff submissions hosted by the Ports Regulator of South Africa... Thursday, October 12, 2023 0 829
South African steps into chair of international association South African steps into chair of international association SOUTH AFRICA: South African, Samantha Montes was elected as the new chairperson of the International Association for Safety and Survival Training... Thursday, October 12, 2023 0 886
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.