South African steps into chair of international association South African steps into chair of international association Taking the lead in safety and survival training Thursday, October 12, 2023 0 1042 SOUTH AFRICA: South African, Samantha Montes was elected as the new chairperson of the International Association for Safety and Survival Training (IASST) at an event held in Baku, Azerbaijan at the end of September. She will serve a three year term.
TotalEnergies rejects manslaughter allegations TotalEnergies rejects manslaughter allegations Response to complaint for actions in Mozambique Wednesday, October 11, 2023 0 834 MOZAMBIQUE: TotalEnergies today issued a statement rejecting all claims made in a suit filed against the company in France for “manslaughter and a failure to assist people in danger" during the terrorist attacks that took place in northern Mozambique in March 2021.
Debating diversity in marine insurance Debating diversity in marine insurance INTERNATIONAL: During this year’s annual conference held in Edinburgh, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) took the... Wednesday, October 11, 2023 0 758
Resource-backed loans are a potential disaster for Africa Resource-backed loans are a potential disaster for Africa COTE D’IVOIRE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly supported a call by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) urging... Tuesday, October 10, 2023 0 773
Investing in aquaculture Investing in aquaculture KENYA: During a four-day tour, president of Kenya, William Ruto said that the government would be escalating investments in aquaculture in the... Saturday, October 7, 2023 0 670
Planned rehabilitation of ship repair facilities Planned rehabilitation of ship repair facilities SOUTH AFRICA: The Port of Mossel Bay’s slipway and cradle capacity will benefit from a refurbishment project that will increase the capacity... Friday, October 6, 2023 0 931
Report offers guide to address IUU Report offers guide to address IUU A Stimson Centre report published in July this year aims to offer governments of West African states and the People’s Republic of China... Friday, October 6, 2023 0 885
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 0 783
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,...