Towards a fishing vessel safety strategy Towards a fishing vessel safety strategy Department of Transport outlines a ten-year plan to improve fishing vessel safety Friday, July 31, 2026 0 74 SOUTH AFRICA: The fishing industry has until 7 August to submit comments on a document outlining the Department of Transport’s (DoT) plan to produce a Fishing Vessel Safety Strategy.
Pursuing partnerships for ocean science and research Pursuing partnerships for ocean science and research Tour of Marion Dufresne provides opportunity to showcase French/South African partnerships Friday, July 31, 2026 0 51 SOUTH AFRICA: Guests who were welcomed onboard the French oceanographic research vessel, the Marion Dufresne, in the Port of Cape Town yesterday left with a better understanding of how the ongoing partnership between France and South Africa is advancing ocean science and research.
Building a case for sustained robotic operations Building a case for sustained robotic operations “The implication for the sector is straightforward. We do not need more claims about what autonomy might one day achieve in ideal... Wednesday, July 29, 2026 0 93
Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of... Wednesday, July 29, 2026 0 100
Dry dock confirms capacity with historic docking Dry dock confirms capacity with historic docking SOUTH AFRICA: In a return to previously demonstrated capacity, Durban’s historic Prince Edward Graving Dock will host a ten-day project that... Tuesday, July 28, 2026 0 165
Blue economy tops discussions between Seychelles and Ghana Blue economy tops discussions between Seychelles and Ghana SEYCHELLES: Fisheries and the blue economy emerged as the most substantive area of near-term cooperation between Seychelles and Ghana as the two... Thursday, July 23, 2026 0 159
SOS for a sailing stalwart SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the... Wednesday, July 22, 2026 0 309
Unlocking LNG imports for South Africa Unlocking LNG imports for South Africa The building blocks for South Africa’s Liquified Natural Gas imports are falling into place as key contractual agreements become finalised... Wednesday, July 22, 2026 0 233
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
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.