Security levels lifted on vessels from Nigeria to USA Security levels lifted on vessels from Nigeria to USA Nigeria celebrates lifting of 12-year Condition of Entry regime Tuesday, August 25, 2026 0 99 NIGERIA: The lifting of the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States of America from Nigeria is being lifted after a 12-year regime of enhanced security requirements.
Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of... Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of... IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive Monday, August 24, 2026 0 168 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.
Fifth certification confirmed for hake fishery Fifth certification confirmed for hake fishery SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s trawl fishery for hake, which supplies both local and international markets, has been certified to the Marine... Thursday, August 20, 2026 0 170
New era of port regulation for Nigeria New era of port regulation for Nigeria NIGERIA: Nigeria’s port sector has entered a new regulatory era, with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council formally transitioning into the... Wednesday, August 19, 2026 0 162
Roadmap aims to reduce seabird mortality Roadmap aims to reduce seabird mortality SOUTH AFRICA: Calling for a cross-sector approach to address incidental seabird mortality across the country’s fisheries, a new action plan... Tuesday, August 18, 2026 0 213
Scientists raise alarm on early fisheries closure Scientists raise alarm on early fisheries closure For the second year running and just one day after World Krill Day, the Antarctic krill fishery has been shut down early, a stark warning sign... Tuesday, August 18, 2026 0 275
Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes 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... Monday, August 17, 2026 0 285
Winding up Cape Town’s wind woes Winding up Cape Town’s wind woes SOUTH AFRICA: PortOps, a decision-support platform developed for the Transnet National Ports Authority, will soon assist the Port of... Monday, August 17, 2026 0 228
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
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ON THE QUAYSIDE It’s not easy for a new event to present itself and deliver real value to the maritime industry, but that’s exactly what the African Boating Conference (ABC) achieved in 2025. Introducing the conference into an already crowded...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026