Seafarer abandonment spirals Seafarer abandonment spirals Thousands left behind Friday, January 23, 2026 0 46 New data released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation reveals that ship and seafarer abandonment is spiralling and reached the critical levels in 2025 with 6,223 crewmembers facing abandonment last year across 410 ships.
Online auction will seal the fate of SA Agulhas Online auction will seal the fate of SA Agulhas SAG fate under the hammer today Thursday, January 22, 2026 0 381 SOUTH AFRICA: Today’s court ordered public auction of the SA Agulhas will seal the fate of the country’s first ice breaker which was sold to a private entity almost exactly two years ago with aspirations to continue the vessel’s legacy as a training ship and extend her lifespan by up to 15 years.
Massive funding grant for port upgrades Massive funding grant for port upgrades CABO VERDE: The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a €34 million investment grant to... Wednesday, January 21, 2026 0 50
South Africa participates in global research South Africa participates in global research SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s national ocean- climate science programme, the Southern Ocean Carbon - Climate Observatory... Tuesday, January 20, 2026 0 46
Calls for collaboration on ocean governance Calls for collaboration on ocean governance UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Delivering the keynote address at the Blue Forum, held on the margins of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, Dr... Monday, January 19, 2026 0 39
Increasing skills in maritime transport Increasing skills in maritime transport TANZANIA: The Dar es Salaam Maritime Training Academy (DMTA) has requested accreditation to teach basic maritime courses as part of the... Friday, January 16, 2026 0 74
Improving seismic data availability Improving seismic data availability SIERRA LEONE: Providing improved seismic data in Sierra Leone’s offshore basins, TGS has successfully completed the Sierra Leone Fusion 3D... Wednesday, January 14, 2026 0 102
Draft regulations released for comment Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing... Tuesday, January 13, 2026 0 238
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, January 23, 2026 Seafarer abandonment spirals New data released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation reveals that ship and seafarer abandonment is spiralling and reached the critical levels in 2025 with 6,223 crewmembers facing abandonment last year across 410 ships.
0 People & Events MRA Online Thursday, January 22, 2026 Online auction will seal the fate of SA Agulhas SOUTH AFRICA: Today’s court ordered public auction of the SA Agulhas will seal the fate of the country’s first ice breaker which was sold to a private entity almost exactly two years ago with aspirations to continue the vessel’s...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing vessel construction, fisher welfare and radio installations.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, January 10, 2026 Seafarer welfare being monitored SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk carrier MV Sea Lord, which has been detained in the Port of Ngqura since November 14, 2025, following a...