Addressing weaknesses in Africa’s Port State Control Addressing weaknesses in Africa’s Port State Control Recognising the knowledge gaps in implementing and enforcing conventions Wednesday, July 15, 2026 0 54 NIGERIA: A new five-year programme will train some 200 Port State Control officials across West and Central Africa to address knowledge gaps in the implementation and enforcement of relevant conventions and in the understanding of international best practices.
Quantifying local content in oil and gas sector Quantifying local content in oil and gas sector Shell highlights initiatives and commitments to local content Wednesday, July 15, 2026 0 61 NIGERIA: Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has launched a $3-billion Contract Finance Facility in partnership with nine leading Nigerian banks to help empower Nigerian contractors in the oil and gas sector.
Poaching continues despite crackdown, deputy minister admits Poaching continues despite crackdown, deputy minister admits SOUTH AFRICA: Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has admitted that illegal sales of marine resources such... Tuesday, July 14, 2026 0 59
Improving Flag State performance goals for White List Status Improving Flag State performance goals for White List Status SIERRA LEONE: The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMARAD) has recorded its strongest performance to date in the latest Paris Memorandum of... Tuesday, July 14, 2026 0 49
Turkish yard chosen for patrol and inspection boats Turkish yard chosen for patrol and inspection boats TANZANIA: The Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) has signed a contract with Mercan Tekne Deniz Araçları Ltd Şti of Türkiye for the... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 119
Port gains recorded for Cape Town Port gains recorded for Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is reporting that operational improvements in the Port of Cape Town are a result of... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 100
Gabon takes control of its flag Gabon takes control of its flag GABON: Following the lead of Comoros, the Government of Gabon has formally terminated its agreement with Intershipping Services LLC to manage its... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 105
Port users given tight window to weigh in on potential port disruptions Port users given tight window to weigh in on potential port disruptions SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has opened a seven-day public comment window that could directly impact traffic and... Thursday, July 9, 2026 0 247
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...