More consultation on the table for rock lobster poaching strategy More consultation on the table for rock lobster poaching strategy DFFE presents progress on poaching reduction strategy Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 590 SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) plans to undertake further consultation to achieve support for the West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) poaching reduction strategy which includes a co-management structure, a system to regulate marketers and capacity building within the small scale sectors as well as monitoring and control teams.
Integrated Maritime Strategy aims to support maritime security in West... Integrated Maritime Strategy aims to support maritime security in West... Experts meet to discuss Draft Supplementary Act Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 712 NIGERIA: Independent experts met in Lagos last week to discuss the draft Supplementary Act Relating to the Suppression of Illicit Maritime Activities in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) which aims to promote cooperation and strengthen the operational legal framework to combat illicit activities committed at sea.
Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline SOMALIA: Fifteen Somalia Navy and Coast Guard (SNCG) officers have completed specialised training on maritime security in a joint initiative... Tuesday, May 23, 2023 0 742
Access to inland waters under the spotlight Access to inland waters under the spotlight The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) published a notice for comments draft regulations on Government Gazette Notice No. 48294 on 24 March... Monday, May 22, 2023 0 606
New plough tug joins dredging fleet New plough tug joins dredging fleet SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) christened the latest addition to their dredging fleet last week when Transnet Group Chief... Monday, May 22, 2023 0 562
African leaders urged to focus on green skills for seafarers African leaders urged to focus on green skills for seafarers KENYA: The convening of African Maritime Authorities in Kenya last week has once again emphasised the need to harness the opportunities of a... Thursday, May 11, 2023 0 555
New warehouse improves intermodal connectivity for shipping line New warehouse improves intermodal connectivity for shipping line SOUTH AFRICA: Maersk has opened a new 10,000 m2 bonded warehouse and distribution centre in Cape Town to improve intermodal connectivity and... Monday, May 8, 2023 0 562
SAMSA distances itself from fake advert for SA Agulhas SAMSA distances itself from fake advert for SA Agulhas SOUTH AFRICA: The listing of the SA Agulhas on a prominent website for international vessel sales has prompted the current owners, the South... Thursday, May 4, 2023 0 495
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.