Promoting health and safety in aquaculture sector Promoting health and safety in aquaculture sector ILO meeting adopts first-ever code of practice Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 475 GENEVA: Experts from governments and employers' and workers' organisations have adopted the first-ever code of practice on occupational safety and health in aquaculture, marking a significant step towards strengthening protections for workers in one of the fastest-growing food production sectors.
Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts The push for African environmental data tools amid storm and oil spill risks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 412 SOUTH AFRICA: CSIR will lead the efforts of experts South Africa, Madagascar and Mauritius to develop the early-warning tools needed to manage oil spills, typhoons and coastal flood risks off Africa’s eastern and southern coasts.
Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns A spate of hijackings and armed robberies over the last two months have put at least 44 crewmembers at risk and raised concerns about a resurgence... Tuesday, May 26, 2026 0 858
Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation MADAGASCAR: A regional study tour to promote the sustainable octopus fisheries, harvesting, handling, processing, marketing and conservation was... Monday, May 25, 2026 0 616
Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment SOUTH AFRICA: A public participation process is under way for revised Environmental Management Programmes covering four offshore production rights... Friday, May 22, 2026 0 818
Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market EGYPT: With two tugboats under construction for the export market, and the contract for another two signed, the Suez Canal Company (SCA) is... Friday, May 22, 2026 0 604
Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Developing countries, in particular small island developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs), can now apply for financial... Thursday, May 21, 2026 0 669
Collaborative efforts needed to address maritime security Collaborative efforts needed to address maritime security KENYA: “No single nation can address the maritime threat matrix in isolation,” the Commander of the Kenya Navy, Major General Paul... Thursday, May 21, 2026 0 771
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026