Safety audit highlights significant concerns Safety audit highlights significant concerns SAMSA commits to creating a fishing vessel safety plan Tuesday, June 24, 2025 0 469 SOUTH AFRICA: Having completed a three-month safety audit of fishing vessels operating out of all of South Africa’s major fishing harbours, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has highlighted several concerns relating to the age of the fleet, stability issues and the lack of safety management systems.
Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa Celebrating World Hydrography Day Monday, June 23, 2025 0 260 The Gambia became the most recent African country to join the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) last month, highlighting the developing commitment from the continent to foster hydrographic skills and knowledge.
A focus on marine emergency response A focus on marine emergency response SOUTH AFRICA: Presenting a full programme, the AMSOL Group hosted stakeholders for a Marine Emergency Response and Preparedness seminar last week... Thursday, June 19, 2025 0 404
External examiners appointed for small vessels External examiners appointed for small vessels Concluding a national series of refresher workshops, the South African Maritime Safety Authority has appointed 85 external examiners and trained... Wednesday, June 18, 2025 0 309
Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries KENYA: A workshop aimed at strengthening gender dimensions, climate change, and environmental considerations in regional value chains for... Saturday, June 14, 2025 0 263
State-owned vessel management under the spotlight State-owned vessel management under the spotlight SOUTH AFRICA: The news that an urgent interdict had been filed against the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to... Friday, June 13, 2025 0 1137
Fisheries agreement resumes Fisheries agreement resumes CÔTE D’IVOIRE: After nearly a year, the EU and Côte d’Ivoire signed a protocol that resumes their cooperation under the fisheries... Wednesday, June 11, 2025 0 277
Liberia identified for ship recycling, building and repair Liberia identified for ship recycling, building and repair LIBERIA: South Korea is assessing three potential sites in Liberia for the establishment of ship demolition and recycling, shipbuilding and ship... Tuesday, June 10, 2025 0 542
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Flushing women’s careers down the toilet One almost wants to snicker at the fact that today is World Toilet Day, but it’s no laughing matter for many women in the maritime and transport sectors.
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, November 17, 2025 New minister for fisheries takes office SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to replace Dr Dion George who has been at the forefront of some controversial decisions impacting the...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 14, 2025 Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 30, 2025 Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following the establishment of a working group that aims to ensure broad regional participation and visibility.