Commission established to investigate maritime incident Commission established to investigate maritime incident Crew members missing after maritime incident Friday, September 18, 2026 0 101 SEYCHELLES: Two crewmembers are still missing after an incident on Wednesday involving the Seychelles Coast Guard vessel, Andromache, which had been deployed to tow a vessel out for scuttling during a routine operation.
Gathering data to pursue global rules for autonomous vessels Gathering data to pursue global rules for autonomous vessels The international maritime community is establishing a framework to gather evidence on autonomous surface ships before setting permanent regulations Thursday, September 17, 2026 0 130 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking voluntary contributions from Member States to fund an Experience-Building Phase (EBP) for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships to support the establishment and implementation of the data collection and management infrastructure.
New application proposes non-intrusive survey method New application proposes non-intrusive survey method SOUTH AFRICA: After withdrawing its Environmental Authorisation (EA) application submitted in 2025, African Energy Corp, through its investment in... Wednesday, September 16, 2026 0 121
LNG opportunity announced for Eastern Cape LNG opportunity announced for Eastern Cape SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to... Wednesday, September 16, 2026 0 150
Digital system aims to streamline port documentation and procedures Digital system aims to streamline port documentation and procedures SOUTH AFRICA: A new Port Health Management System (PHMS) aimed at improving service efficiency and streamlining processes for the maritime... Wednesday, September 16, 2026 0 155
Boatbuilding sector to spotlight excellence alongside conference Boatbuilding sector to spotlight excellence alongside conference SOUTH AFRICA: The SABBEX Boatbuilding Awards, Spotlight, which celebrates excellence across the recreational marine sector, is scheduled to take... Saturday, September 12, 2026 0 108
Hydrographic boost for Seychelles Hydrographic boost for Seychelles SEYCHELLES: The Cabinet approved several intentions this week aimed at strengthening the island’s hydrographic capacity. Friday, September 11, 2026 0 199
TNPA Corporatisation impact on tariffs uncertain TNPA Corporatisation impact on tariffs uncertain SOUTH AFRICA: The implications of corporatisation on port users were explored during the recent Port Tariff Roadshow hosted by the Ports Regulator... Wednesday, September 9, 2026 0 181
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Thursday, September 17, 2026 Gathering data to pursue global rules for autonomous vessels The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking voluntary contributions from Member States to fund an Experience-Building Phase (EBP) for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships to support the establishment and implementation of the data...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts