American oil company signs offshore deal in Mauritania American oil company signs offshore deal in Mauritania Supporting offshore development Thursday, November 5, 2026 0 72 MAURITANIA: Murphy Oil Corporation, an American energy company, has signed two production-sharing contracts with Mauritania’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum. Together, they will explore potential oil deposits off the coast of Mauritania.
Questioning the effectiveness of the ISPS framework Questioning the effectiveness of the ISPS framework Addressing gaps in port security Thursday, November 5, 2026 0 68 A global survey has revealed industry sentiment that, two decades after its introduction, the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) may no longer be as effective as intended.
Kenya receives equipment to strengthen maritime security Kenya receives equipment to strengthen maritime security KENYA: Non-lethal equipment was handed over to the Kenya Navy today by a delegation from the European Union (EU) during a ceremony held in Mombasa... Wednesday, November 4, 2026 0 8
Experts gather to discuss strategies for sustainable use of the marine... Experts gather to discuss strategies for sustainable use of the marine... GHANA: Technical outputs from a three-day Scenario Development Stakeholder Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) will contribute to ongoing... Wednesday, November 4, 2026 0 0
Maritime community gathers to remember seafarers Maritime community gathers to remember seafarers SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the maritime community gathered together at a special ceremony in Cape Town yesterday to honour the five seafarers who... Friday, October 23, 2026 0 495
Regional States move towards a joint counter-piracy task force Regional States move towards a joint counter-piracy task force As piracy returns to the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, countries in the region, with South Africa in the chair, are planning coordinated... Tuesday, October 20, 2026 0 354
Board of Inquiry instituted to investigate incident Board of Inquiry instituted to investigate incident SEYCHELLES: Three members of the Board of Inquiry established to investigate the maritime incident involving Seychelles Coast Guard officers took... Friday, October 16, 2026 0 454
Oil companies call for regulatory interventions Oil companies call for regulatory interventions SOUTH AFRICA: International oil companies active in South Africa have called for government intervention to streamline regulations and address... Friday, October 16, 2026 0 556
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, October 23, 2026 Maritime community gathers to remember seafarers SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the maritime community gathered together at a special ceremony in Cape Town yesterday to honour the five seafarers who lost their lives in a tragic accident at the beginning of October.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 15, 2026 Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets from developing countries the onboard experience they need to qualify as officers.
0 Trade MRA Online Thursday, October 8, 2026 Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
0 Seafarers MRA Online Sunday, October 4, 2026 Maritime industry responds to online speculation SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...
Experts gather to discuss strategies for sustainable use of the marine space Wednesday, November 4, 2026