Maritime industry gets President’s attention Maritime industry gets President’s attention Presidential tour of key maritime agencies Friday, May 29, 2026 0 687 SEYCHELLES: Over the last week President Dr Patrick Herminie has visited both the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) as well as the Seychelles Coast Guard jetty where a project to modernise facilities is currently underway.
Supporting maritime transport Supporting maritime transport Measures to promote maritime competitiveness Thursday, May 28, 2026 0 1179 SEYCHELLES: The Cabinet this week approved the extension of provisions under Harbour Regulations that will continue to support local coastal and hire craft operators engaged in inter-island transport and maritime activities.
Marion Island team back home as base remains temporarily closed Marion Island team back home as base remains temporarily closed SOUTH AFRICA: The SA Agulhas II berthed in the Port of Cape Town from Marion Island today after the scheduled trip to fetch the team of scientists... Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 864
Promoting health and safety in aquaculture sector Promoting health and safety in aquaculture sector GENEVA: Experts from governments and employers' and workers' organisations have adopted the first-ever code of practice on... Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 660
Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts SOUTH AFRICA: CSIR will lead the efforts of experts South Africa, Madagascar and Mauritius to develop the early-warning tools ... Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 595
Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns A spate of hijackings and armed robberies over the last two months have put at least 44 crewmembers at risk and raised concerns about a resurgence... Tuesday, May 26, 2026 0 1046
Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation MADAGASCAR: A regional study tour to promote the sustainable octopus fisheries, harvesting, handling, processing, marketing and conservation was... Monday, May 25, 2026 0 803
Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment SOUTH AFRICA: A public participation process is under way for revised Environmental Management Programmes covering four offshore production rights... Friday, May 22, 2026 0 1039
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Monday, November 9, 2026 Draft policy on new fisheries open for comment as coastal roadshow gets under way SOUTH AFRICA: Stakeholders have until midnight on 27 November to comment on a draft policy that will determine how new wild marine fisheries are opened up in South Africa, and how existing regulated fisheries may expand into new areas or adopt...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, October 23, 2026 Maritime community gathers to remember seafarers SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the maritime community gathered together at a special ceremony in Cape Town yesterday to honour the five seafarers who lost their lives in a tragic accident at the beginning of October.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 15, 2026 Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets from developing countries the onboard experience they need to qualify as officers.
0 Trade MRA Online Thursday, October 8, 2026 Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
Draft policy on new fisheries open for comment as coastal roadshow gets under way Monday, November 9, 2026
South African joins international panel to discuss resilience of marine businesses Friday, November 6, 2026
Experts gather to discuss strategies for sustainable use of the marine space Wednesday, November 4, 2026