Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery Successful well drilling Monday, April 13, 2026 0 0 REPUBLIC OF CONGO: TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) has confirmed that the drilling drilling of the MHNM-6 NFW exploration well has resulted in a a hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license.
Buying into upstream growth Buying into upstream growth BP acquires interest in offshore exploration blocks Monday, April 13, 2026 0 35 NAMIBIA: BP has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as part of bp’s strategy to grow its upstream portfolio.
Poachers intercepted and arrested Poachers intercepted and arrested SOUTH AFRICA: Nine suspects have been arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine... Saturday, April 11, 2026 0 98
Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the... Friday, April 10, 2026 0 341
NSC steps in to resolve major maritime disputes NSC steps in to resolve major maritime disputes NIGERIA: The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has demonstrated its effectiveness as a neutral dispute resolution body, recently mediating two... Friday, April 10, 2026 0 98
RTG delivery to boost port efficiency RTG delivery to boost port efficiency GHANA: Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) has taken delivery of a large order of 16 electric Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes at Tema Port in an ongoing... Thursday, April 9, 2026 0 103
Offshore discovery will fast-track development Offshore discovery will fast-track development EGYPT: BP has announced that the discovery of a significant gas and condensate discovery offshore Egypt will likely lead to decisions to... Thursday, April 9, 2026 0 7
Japan confirms commitment to deliver new HQ for Marine Police Japan confirms commitment to deliver new HQ for Marine Police SEYCHELLES: The construction of the new Marine Police Headquarters at Île Perseverance is on schedule to be completed in June 2026, in time for... Wednesday, April 8, 2026 0 107
0 Ports MRA Online Friday, April 10, 2026 Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the existing Point multi-purpose terminal quay wall and a proposed new Point Container Terminal quay wall.
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...