Nigeria maintains French connection Nigeria maintains French connection More patrol vessels on order Friday, February 17, 2023 0 656 NIGERIA: Representing a ninth order with the French shipbuilder, the Nigerian Navy has renewed it’s connection with Ocea with an order for the design and manufacture of a fleet of patrol boats consisting of 14 vessels.
Maritime training key to boosting African seafarers during decarbonisation Maritime training key to boosting African seafarers during decarbonisation Opportunity for African seafarers Thursday, February 16, 2023 0 501 GHANA: Experts from the Maritime Just Transition Task Force told Africa’s maritime leaders in Accra yesterday that their continent was well placed to take a large share of the new jobs and training places expected from shipping’s green transition.
Action plan aims to improve women’s role in the maritime sector Action plan aims to improve women’s role in the maritime sector SOMALIA: A new national action plan for enhancing and empowering Somali women in their country’s maritime sector was launched this week at a... Wednesday, February 15, 2023 0 825
International panel to review the management of African penguins International panel to review the management of African penguins SOUTH AFRICA: Following the closure of some fisheries close to penguin colonies last year, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment... Tuesday, February 14, 2023 0 1070
Improving leadership in small scale fisheries Improving leadership in small scale fisheries SOUTH AFRICA: The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the... Monday, February 13, 2023 0 1507
Africa well represented amongst ocean leaders Africa well represented amongst ocean leaders AFRICA: A number of African representatives have been selected to join an international cohort of leaders on this year’s Edinburgh Ocean... Monday, February 13, 2023 0 1713
Good news for South African cadets Good news for South African cadets SOUTH AFRICA: In welcome news, Maersk has made a commitment to source South African crew for its fleet of 280 vessels that currently employ 12,500... Friday, February 10, 2023 0 1882
ITF helps seize a vessel off Senegal to help secure wages ITF helps seize a vessel off Senegal to help secure wages SENEGAL: The ongoing plight of four seafarers on board the MV Onda just outside of Dakar, came to a head this month as the International Transport... Thursday, February 9, 2023 0 2150
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...