Developing marine suppliers in South Africa Developing marine suppliers in South Africa Call open for development programme Sunday, September 8, 2024 0 940 SOUTH AFRICA: The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has once again launched a call for maritime companies to apply to participate in their Marine Supplier Development Programme which aims to provide assistance to manufacturers and service providers requiring support in obtaining standards and accreditations.
New chair for maritime security group New chair for maritime security group Combatting illicit maritime activities Sunday, September 8, 2024 0 932 SEYCHELLES: Seychelles will be assuming the role of Chair of the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities (CGIMA), following the Contact Group’s second plenary meeting on 5 September.
Unlocking fisheries exports Unlocking fisheries exports SIERRA LEONE: Contributing over 10 percent to Sierra Leone’s GDP, the fishing sector will now benefit from the newly acquired Fish Export... Friday, September 6, 2024 0 743
Anti oil activists face detention in Uganda Anti oil activists face detention in Uganda UGANDA: The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has documented at lease 81 arrests of activists protesting oil projects in the... Friday, September 6, 2024 0 756
Two tugs for river port marks ongoing investment in East London Two tugs for river port marks ongoing investment in East London SOUTH AFRICA: Following on the delivery of five new tugs for the Port of Durban last month, Transnet National Ports Authority celebrated the... Thursday, September 5, 2024 0 969
Variety of properties available within the Port of Durban Variety of properties available within the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Companies looking for a footprint in the Port of Durban currently have the opportunity to bid on nine available properties of... Wednesday, September 4, 2024 0 740
Fishing equipment donated to boost catches Fishing equipment donated to boost catches SIERRA LEONE: Local artisanal fishermen received fishing equipment to help boost catches during the fishing season in the coastal fisheries. Monday, September 2, 2024 0 801
Measuring the impact of women in the maritime domain Measuring the impact of women in the maritime domain Governments and industry are being urged to participate in the second Women in Maritime Survey to help gather important baseline data about... Monday, September 2, 2024 0 724
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa currently has only five qualified naval architects at its disposal both within the private sector and within the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) – a situation that is resulting in challenges...
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, November 9, 2024 Comment on marine oil pollution response SOUTH AFRICA: The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in the Presidency invites interested persons and stakeholders to submit written comments on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill)...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 8, 2024 SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be hosting a series of three stakeholder engagements to discuss new regulations relating to marine pollution, seafarer welfare and safety.
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Trip around Africa benefits crew morale The longer transit routes adopted by ships wanting to avoid the Red Sea and who opt to sail around Africa are believed to be enhancing crew morale and improving life at sea. This unexpected consequence is highlighted in the latest Seafarer...