An icebreaker promotes relationship between DFFE and PPC An icebreaker promotes relationship between DFFE and PPC Parliamentary Portfolio Committee gets on board with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Tuesday, February 18, 2025 0 1287 SOUTH AFRICA: Joining the SA Agulhas II for a trip from East London to Cape Town last weekend, members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee were given a first-hand glimpse of the vessel’s capabilities as well as its importance in sustaining global efforts to study the ocean’s role in climate change.
Eastern Cape abalone to be allocated to small-scale fishers Eastern Cape abalone to be allocated to small-scale fishers Call of public comment Friday, February 14, 2025 0 1200 SOUTH AFRICA: Having published his intention to allocate abalone found in the Eastern Cape to the small-scale fishing sector, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George has called for public comment.
Patrol vessel set to combat IUU Patrol vessel set to combat IUU LIBERIA: The Liberian Fisheries Authority (NaFAA) handed over the patrol vessel, Lone Star to the Ministry of National Defence for use by the... Tuesday, February 11, 2025 0 1298
Marine spatial plan published for comment Marine spatial plan published for comment SEYCHELLES: Seychelles’ draft Marine Spatial Plan has been made available for public comment for a 28-day period. Tuesday, February 11, 2025 0 1733
South Africa and Nigeria eye IMO Council seat South Africa and Nigeria eye IMO Council seat After failing to regain a seat on the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Council at the end of 2023, Nigeria and South Africa have... Monday, February 10, 2025 0 1668
Two harbour tugs up for auction Two harbour tugs up for auction SOUTH AFRICA: Two of Transnet National Ports Authority’s tugboats will go on auction later this month at a starting bid of R2,5... Friday, February 7, 2025 0 1470
Port partnership signed Port partnership signed CONGO: AD Ports Group and the CMA CGM Group have formed a joint venture to develop, manage, and operate New East Mole multipurpose terminal at the... Friday, February 7, 2025 0 1142
Oil escapes wreck during removal operations Oil escapes wreck during removal operations SOUTH AFRICA: Discoveries of oil on the main beaches of Strandfontein on the West Coast last week have been confirmed by the South African... Thursday, February 6, 2025 0 1462
0 Tourism MRA Online Thursday, July 3, 2025 Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria SOUTH AFRICA: The three Blacktip Reef Sharks that landed at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport recently after a 10-hour flight from Kenya were promptly transported to the National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria where they...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Malawi calls for action against fraudulent use of registry MALAWI: Responding to news articles highlighting the fraudulent use of Malawi as a flag state, the Ministry of Transport and Public Works has written to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to confirm that the country does not operate an...
0 People & Events MRA Online Monday, June 30, 2025 Fishing industry invited to engage on new fishing vessel regulations SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will host two stakeholder engagements in July with the fishing industry to discuss the development of draft regulations for the construction and equipment on fishing vessels.
0 Report Back MRA Online Thursday, June 26, 2025 Did Day of the Seafarer miss the mark? As a guest at a Cape Town function to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer I found myself contemplating the format of the event as mostly shore-based maritime stakeholders provided input into strategies and policies aimed to keep seafarers safe at...