Minister publishes appeal decisions in hake deep-sea trawl sector Minister publishes appeal decisions in hake deep-sea trawl sector Other appeal processes outstanding Wednesday, October 4, 2023 0 783 SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment DFFE released a 35-page document outlining the appeal decisions for the hake deep-sea trawl sector this week and has given unsatisfied stakeholders 180 days to launch judicial review processes.
Acting CEO serving notice Acting CEO serving notice SAMSA leadership still a worry Tuesday, October 3, 2023 0 1139 SOUTH AFRICA: Rumours that the current Acting Chief Executive Officer of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) had resigned and was serving out her notice period have been confirmed and the maritime industry will be anticipating that the Authority uses this opportunity to finalise the process to appoint a permanent CEO.
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 1696
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 0 795
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 0 698
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 0 883
Disappointment as TNPA opts for second-hand tugs Disappointment as TNPA opts for second-hand tugs SOUTH AFRICA: A local shipyards has expressed disappointment at what seems like an apparent departure from strategies to support the local ship... Tuesday, September 26, 2023 0 1248
Grant to fund training of fishmongers Grant to fund training of fishmongers LIBERIA: A World Bank Grant of US$2 million will be rolled out to hundreds of women fishmongers across Liberian fishing communities in an effort... Monday, September 25, 2023 0 644
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,...