Strengthening MPA delivery in Mozambique Strengthening MPA delivery in Mozambique Capacity programme launched Friday, December 12, 2025 0 230 MOZAMBIQUE: The launch of the National Capacity Development Programme for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Professionals this week in Mozambique represents a milestone in marine conservation for the country.
Reviewing port charges to address operating costs Reviewing port charges to address operating costs TPA submits application Friday, December 12, 2025 0 438 TANZANIA: Hosted by the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC), port stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam this week to discuss the Tanzania Ports Authority’s (TPA) application for a review of port charges.
Study calls for limits to offshore bunkering Study calls for limits to offshore bunkering SOUTH AFRICA: A new study funded through a grant by the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) concludes that, until high levels of environmental... Thursday, December 11, 2025 0 321
SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science... Wednesday, December 10, 2025 0 363
Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy... Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy... The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African... Friday, December 5, 2025 0 1044
Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her... Wednesday, December 3, 2025 0 471
Restricting access for recreational WCRL fishers Restricting access for recreational WCRL fishers SOUTH AFRICA: Recreational fishers need to plan smartly this summer if they want to stay on the right side of the law as the announced dates for... Wednesday, December 3, 2025 0 373
Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for... Tuesday, December 2, 2025 0 501
0 Shipping MRA Online Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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 edging towards entry into force after a milestone reached at the International Maritime Organisation...
0 Ports MRA Online Friday, April 10, 2026 Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the existing Point multi-purpose terminal quay wall and a proposed new Point Container Terminal quay wall.
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.