A call to disqualify Russia for election to IMO Council A call to disqualify Russia for election to IMO Council Ukraine issues statement against Russia’s re-election Wednesday, October 25, 2023 0 951 INTERNATIONAL: Ukraine has asked Member States of the International Maritime Organisation not to re-elect the Russian Federation to the Council when they vote in December this year.
Offshore rig utilisation on the rise Offshore rig utilisation on the rise Longer contracts and tighter availability Wednesday, October 25, 2023 0 735 INSIGHT: Offshore drilling rig utilisation is on the increase with availability beginning to tighten as new contracts become lengthier amidst a marked increase in tender opportunities.
New US office for Liberian Registry New US office for Liberian Registry The Liberian Registry has opened a new office in Miami, USA to serve as the primary centre for Registration, Mortgage, and Deletion Services... Tuesday, October 24, 2023 0 769
Online permit portal streamlines recreational fishing Online permit portal streamlines recreational fishing SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to streamline the process of applying for recreational fishing permits, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 1606
Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River SOUTH AFRICA: Three adults and a young child died when the small speed boat that were in capsized in the wake of a larger barge on the Vaal River... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 1880
Tidal pool maintenance begins Tidal pool maintenance begins SOUTH AFRICA: Work to repair damage caused by the recent storms in the Cape resulted in the flooding and washing away of the northern section of... Monday, October 23, 2023 0 791
Shark danger closes Durban beaches Shark danger closes Durban beaches SOUTH AFRICA: Reacting to advice from the Natal Sharks Board, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has closed all of Durban’s beaches... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 804
Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has announced the appointment of a new Acting CEO (ACEO) as well as the reinstatement of... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 1330
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,...