Flagging issues addressed Flagging issues addressed New guidelines announced Saturday, April 18, 2026 0 580 Responding to rising number of ships flying false flags with nearly 40 countries reporting cases of fraudulent use by criminal groups, the International Maritime Organisation’s Legal Committee this week took steps to improve transparency and due diligence in ship registration.
Impact of fuel price on water transport a cause for concern Impact of fuel price on water transport a cause for concern Stakeholders discuss appropriate measures Friday, April 17, 2026 0 458 TANZANIA: Stakeholders in the Mwanza, Kigoma and Kagera regions met yesterday to discuss the impact of the increase in fuel prices and engage on appropriate measures to protect the interests of the public as well as the sustainability of the water transportation services.
Ghana declares first MPA Ghana declares first MPA GHANA: Ghana has taken a historic step toward safeguarding its marine environment with the official declaration of the Greater Cape Three Points... Thursday, April 16, 2026 0 486
Ghana strengthens seafarer commitment Ghana strengthens seafarer commitment GHANA: After announcing a strategic reset in January, the Ghana Maritime Authority has shown commitment to its new National Seafarer Development... Thursday, April 16, 2026 0 521
Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law The international convention governing liability and compensation for damage caused by hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) carried by sea is... Wednesday, April 15, 2026 0 551
Namibian listing to boost O&G investment for the man on the street Namibian listing to boost O&G investment for the man on the street NAMIBIA: Canadian oil and gas company Sintana Energy has announced its intention to list on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), a move that... Tuesday, April 14, 2026 0 523
Air surveillance improves ocean governance Air surveillance improves ocean governance GHANA: The French Falcon 50 maritime surveillance aircraft in Ghana has marked a significant operational milestone for fisheries governance in... Monday, April 13, 2026 0 536
Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery Extensive sampling campaign supports offshore discovery REPUBLIC OF CONGO: TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) has confirmed that the drilling drilling of the MHNM-6 NFW exploration well... Monday, April 13, 2026 0 510
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
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...