Planned rehabilitation of ship repair facilities Planned rehabilitation of ship repair facilities Mossel Bay slipway capacity will increase Friday, October 6, 2023 0 837 SOUTH AFRICA: The Port of Mossel Bay’s slipway and cradle capacity will benefit from a refurbishment project that will increase the capacity from 200 to 500 tons after the conclusion of a feasibility study to rehabilitate the facility.
Report offers guide to address IUU Report offers guide to address IUU Impact of China in West Africa Friday, October 6, 2023 0 765 A Stimson Centre report published in July this year aims to offer governments of West African states and the People’s Republic of China clear, concise, and actionable recommendations to foster sustainable fisheries management and counter IUU fishing in the Gulf of Guinea and beyond.
Minister publishes appeal decisions in hake deep-sea trawl sector Minister publishes appeal decisions in hake deep-sea trawl sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment DFFE released a 35-page document outlining the appeal decisions for the hake... Wednesday, October 4, 2023 0 688
Acting CEO serving notice Acting CEO serving notice SOUTH AFRICA: Rumours that the current Acting Chief Executive Officer of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) had resigned and was... Tuesday, October 3, 2023 0 1050
Taking stock of Africa’s position within the IMO on World Maritime Day Taking stock of Africa’s position within the IMO on World Maritime Day The International Maritime Organisation and its member states are today celebrating World Maritime Day, but with 44 of these members in Africa,... Thursday, September 28, 2023 0 1530
TotalEnergies sells shares in offshore block TotalEnergies sells shares in offshore block ANGOLA: TotalEnergies EP Angola Block 20 has finalised the sale to Petronas Angola E&P LTD (PAEPL) of a 40% interest in Block 20 in the Kwanza... Thursday, September 28, 2023 0 703
Developing policy to protect Somalia's maritime sustainability Developing policy to protect Somalia's maritime sustainability SOMALIA: EUCAP is supporting a process to develop a policy for the protection of the marine environment in the region that can be used by the... Thursday, September 28, 2023 0 599
Developing maritime security in Puntland Developing maritime security in Puntland SOMALIA: The establishment and refurbishment of a Maritime Operations Centre in Bossaso is boosting local capacity to enhance maritime law... Wednesday, September 27, 2023 0 782
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,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...