Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action African Union and EU partners stress importance of coordination and investment to deliver sustainable blue economy outcomes Friday, May 1, 2026 0 520 KENYA: Senior officials from the African Union, the European Union and the Government of Kenya used the 3rd Internal Coordination Meeting of African Union Commission Departments, held from at the end of last month, to call for a decisive shift toward investment-led delivery and joined-up implementation across the continent’s blue economy.
Court ruling pushes back environmental deadline for offshore gas block Court ruling pushes back environmental deadline for offshore gas block Offshore exploration decisions Thursday, April 30, 2026 0 679 SOUTH AFRICA: Africa Energy Corp has been granted a further extension, until 4 November 2026, to submit a new Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Block 11B/12B off the southern coast of South Africa. The block, which sits in deep water in the Outeniqua Basin, is one of the country’s most closely watched offshore gas...
Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry SOUTH AFRICA: Coastwise Connect, a new virtual community for South African maritime professionals, has opened applications for 35 Founding... Wednesday, April 29, 2026 0 875
Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that intensified efforts are underway to manage the maritime... Tuesday, April 28, 2026 0 538
Study financed to reform transport sector Study financed to reform transport sector LIBYA: A study financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) will provide a situational and gap analysis of Libya’s transport sector aimed... Tuesday, April 28, 2026 0 524
Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register TANZANIA: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has formally informed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) that operational... Sunday, April 26, 2026 0 1719
A call to fast-track digitalisation A call to fast-track digitalisation TANZANIA: The Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has called for accelerated adoption of integrated digital systems in the maritime... Saturday, April 25, 2026 0 526
The road to recovery The road to recovery SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging World Penguin Day, it’s worth celebrating the work being done to help save the African penguin which faces... Saturday, April 25, 2026 0 749
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...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.