UK seeks partnerships in Africa to address ocean migration UK seeks partnerships in Africa to address ocean migration Tackling the drivers of migration Monday, February 2, 2026 0 414 ETHIOPIA: Meeting with UK firms in Ethiopia, Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper is seeking to strengthen job creation backed by UK investment to the economic drivers of illegal migration as well as stronger partnerships to tackle criminal smuggler gangs in the Horn of Africa following increasing number of small boat arrivals originating in the region.
Sold for scrap Sold for scrap SA Agulhas auction evokes criticism Monday, February 2, 2026 0 901 SOUTH AFRICA: The sale by auction of the SA Agulhas has drawn some criticism from the previous owners who contend that she was significantly undervalued and had more than scrap value.
Full restart for LNG project Full restart for LNG project MOZAMBIQUE: Following a decision to lift the Force Majeure instituted in 2021 and resume project activities last year, TotalEnergies yesterday... Friday, January 30, 2026 0 480
Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety The work of law practitioners improving seafarers’ working conditions and maritime safety in Kenya, as well as several other countries, is... Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 474
Training academy acquired to propel growth Training academy acquired to propel growth SOUTH AFRICA: NetEd has propelled itself into the maritime training space with the acquisition of the Cape Town-based Superyacht Training Academy... Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 545
Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth SOUTH AFRICA: Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne will return to Cape Town tomorrow before heading to the Eastern Cape for the first time. Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 382
Investing in global ocean protection Investing in global ocean protection A second round of grants will make £14 million available to communities on the frontlines of climate change as the Government of United... Wednesday, January 28, 2026 0 330
Stakeholder engagements scheduled for draft legislation Stakeholder engagements scheduled for draft legislation SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft... Monday, January 26, 2026 0 436
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.