Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts The push for African environmental data tools amid storm and oil spill risks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 588 SOUTH AFRICA: CSIR will lead the efforts of experts South Africa, Madagascar and Mauritius to develop the early-warning tools needed to manage oil spills, typhoons and coastal flood risks off Africa’s eastern and southern coasts.
Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns Countries urge coordinated action Tuesday, May 26, 2026 0 1032 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 of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the off the coast of Somalia.
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 0 793
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 1025
Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market EGYPT: With two tugboats under construction for the export market, and the contract for another two signed, the Suez Canal Company (SCA) is... Friday, May 22, 2026 0 746
Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Developing countries, in particular small island developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs), can now apply for financial... Thursday, May 21, 2026 0 854
Collaborative efforts needed to address maritime security Collaborative efforts needed to address maritime security KENYA: “No single nation can address the maritime threat matrix in isolation,” the Commander of the Kenya Navy, Major General Paul... Thursday, May 21, 2026 0 921
Enhancing emergency response to hazardous threats Enhancing emergency response to hazardous threats MAURITIUS: A full-scale simulation exercise saw some 200 emergency responders participate in joint multi-agency emergency and response training to... Wednesday, May 20, 2026 0 918
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...
0 Seafarers MRA Online Sunday, October 4, 2026 Maritime industry responds to online speculation SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...
Port visit highlights importance of infrastructure investment to remain competitive Wednesday, October 7, 2026