Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels Encouraging investment Monday, May 11, 2026 0 641 TANZANIA: Recognising the importance of investment in the shipbuilding sector in the Mwanza Region, the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC) hosted a meeting last week to discuss strategies to promote the construction of ships and other marine vessels in the country.
Decommissioned to the deep Decommissioned to the deep Emotional ceremony bids farewell to patrol vessel Sunday, May 10, 2026 0 575 SEYCHELLES: The PS Topaz made her final descent this weekend into the waters she protected over the last two decades to take up her new purpose as an artificial reef and underwater diving site – continuing to contribute to Seychelles by creating a unique marine attraction for both local and international visitors.
Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers SOUTH AFRICA: Originally scheduled to depart last month, the SA Agulhas II is still awaiting the availability of polar diesel and will only... Saturday, May 9, 2026 0 420
Ship repair JV to boost services on west coast of Africa Ship repair JV to boost services on west coast of Africa SENEGAL: Damen Shipyards Group and the Senegalese Government have formed a joint venture (JV) to operate Damen Shiprepair Dakar on the West... Friday, May 8, 2026 0 650
Addressing vacancies within the DFFE Addressing vacancies within the DFFE SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has issued a call for submissions to apply for the position of... Thursday, May 7, 2026 0 826
WCRL season extended as an olive branch to small-scale fishers WCRL season extended as an olive branch to small-scale fishers SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at small-scale fisheries engagements this week, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp... Thursday, May 7, 2026 0 524
Fishing fleet modernisation boosted Fishing fleet modernisation boosted EGYPT: Delivered as part of a series of 12 high seas fishing vessels, the Rezk 2 and Rezk 3 were launched this week in Port Said to further an... Wednesday, May 6, 2026 0 778
Mediation breaks deadlock over auctioned container Mediation breaks deadlock over auctioned container NIGERIA: A dispute over a container auctioned by the Nigeria Customs Service has been resolved through mediation, with the box ordered for release. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 0 534
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...