Fishing industry calls for improved engagement Fishing industry calls for improved engagement SAMSA acknowledges status of fishing sector Saturday, March 7, 2026 0 0 SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the fishing sector were especially vocal at an engagement with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) this week in Cape Town, pressing for the Authority to prioritise surveying and certification processes that are currently impacting the industry’s capacity to operate effectively.
SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues Industry engagement highlights priorities Friday, March 6, 2026 0 0 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being encouraged to express their concerns and table the immediate challenges. Based on input at the session in Cape Town, most of the critical issues centre around service delivery.
An appealing decision by DFFE An appealing decision by DFFE SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed their intention to uphold the appeals submitted by the... Friday, March 6, 2026 0 59
Naval operations reflect Kenya’s security efforts Naval operations reflect Kenya’s security efforts KENYA: The Kenya Navy concluded leg three of EX-JITEGEMEE XXVII and Operation BAHARI MOJA 03 with a strategic port visit to Diego Suarez,... Thursday, March 5, 2026 0 54
A doctor on deck A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care... Wednesday, March 4, 2026 0 148
Accredited to provide senior officer training Accredited to provide senior officer training SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) has received accreditation from the South African Maritime Safety Authority... Tuesday, March 3, 2026 0 154
Training partnership to help stabilise safety in fishing sector Training partnership to help stabilise safety in fishing sector SOUTH AFRICA: An initiative to address critical knowledge deficits in the fishing sector has been launched that will fund the development of an... Monday, March 2, 2026 0 172
Crew missing as vessel sinks off Mossel Bay Crew missing as vessel sinks off Mossel Bay SOUTH AFRICA: Only 13 members of an 18 crew have been accounted for following an incident involving the offshore supply vessel, Leo, that... Sunday, March 1, 2026 0 791
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, March 6, 2026 SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being encouraged to express their concerns and table the immediate challenges. Based on input at the...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.