Navy embarks on recruitment of divers Navy embarks on recruitment of divers National recruitment drive targets diving candidates Friday, April 21, 2023 0 572 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Navy kicked off a national recruitment drive yesterday in Gauteng to identify potential diver recruits over the next month.
Deadline looms to comment on port plans Deadline looms to comment on port plans TNPA calls for public comments Thursday, April 20, 2023 0 585 SOUTH AFRICA: Port stakeholders have until 22 April to submit comments on the proposed 2022 Port Development Framework plans that were released last month. The 160 page document includes all eight commercial ports as well as Port Nolloth.
Filipino seafarers safe for now Filipino seafarers safe for now PHILIPPINES: The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) announced that it will continue to recognise STCW certificates (Standards of Training,... Tuesday, April 18, 2023 0 501
Committing to sea cucumber sustainability Committing to sea cucumber sustainability LIBERIA: The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia has committed to fully implement a management plan for the sea... Monday, April 17, 2023 0 659
Steel sector to come under scrutiny Steel sector to come under scrutiny SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission (Commission) gazetted the draft terms of reference (ToRs) for a market inquiry into the South African... Friday, April 14, 2023 0 451
Maritime boundary dispute judgement scheduled Maritime boundary dispute judgement scheduled LEGAL: The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) will deliver the judgement on the dispute concerning the delimitation of the... Thursday, April 13, 2023 0 538
SAMSA aims to boost governance SAMSA aims to boost governance SOUTH AFRICA: One year since the finalisation of the report into various allegations of irregularities at the South African Maritime Safety... Tuesday, April 11, 2023 0 701
Mobilising funds to end overfishing Mobilising funds to end overfishing INTERNATIONAL: The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) set an ambitious goal to mobilise US$100 million to help safeguard the ocean and sustainable... Tuesday, April 11, 2023 0 592
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...