Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies The end of fisheries subsidies Friday, September 19, 2025 0 363 Among four countries to deposit their instruments of acceptance this week, Kenya helped tip the scale to see the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to enter into force.
Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential Discussions aim to address barriers Thursday, September 18, 2025 0 613 SOUTH AFRICA: Despite claiming a leading position as a supplier of boats and yachts to the international market, South Africa has not been able to drive a vibrant domestic boating culture to support further growth in local boat building.
Fishery prepares for recertification Fishery prepares for recertification SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) is preparing to undergo assessment for a fifth certification from... Wednesday, September 17, 2025 0 395
Partnership reaffirmed to ship medical support Partnership reaffirmed to ship medical support GHANA: The Government of Ghana and international charity Mercy Ships have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global... Tuesday, September 16, 2025 0 257
Towards cleaner shipping in Africa Towards cleaner shipping in Africa GHANA: Ghana is taking preparatory steps towards a cleaner shipping industry with the completion of the pre-feasibility study on Green Shipping... Friday, September 12, 2025 0 472
SAR vessel to improve water safety SAR vessel to improve water safety GHANA: In an effort to enhance safety on Volta Lake, the Ghana Maritime Authority has deployed a new search and rescue vessel. Thursday, September 11, 2025 0 517
International SAR day celebrated for the first time International SAR day celebrated for the first time Having accepted a proposal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Cospas-Sarsat Council has designated the 10th September as Cospas-Sarsat Global... Wednesday, September 10, 2025 0 615
Nigeria calls for removal of unjust shipping charges Nigeria calls for removal of unjust shipping charges NIGERIA: Citing war risk insurance surcharges as outdated and unjust, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has called... Tuesday, September 9, 2025 0 556
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...