Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety Promoting safety on board Monday, May 5, 2025 0 817 NIGERIA: After announcing the intention to distribute 42,000 lifejackets to waterway users across the country, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola handed over the first batch of 3,500 on Friday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Strengthening youth participation in Africa’s Blue Economy Strengthening youth participation in Africa’s Blue Economy Forum of Young Africans on the Blue Economy Friday, May 2, 2025 0 582 MADAGASCAR: Held last month, a forum, with the objective of strengthening Africa’s youth participation in the continent’s Blue Economy, has called on the African Union to integrate recommendations into the Africa Blue Economy Strategy and African Youth Charter.
Africa remains a hotspot for stowaways Africa remains a hotspot for stowaways While the number of incidents reported from Africa ports have decreased, statistics show that Africa is still the main hotspot for stowaway... Thursday, May 1, 2025 0 1130
Affirming African cruise sector Affirming African cruise sector BENIN: Entering the Autonomous Port of Cotonou last week Friday, the Crystal Symphony was officially the largest cruise ship to enter the port and... Wednesday, April 30, 2025 0 1000
Port safety and security on the table Port safety and security on the table MAURITIUS: “Port safety and security is our top priority. It is the security of the state and there should be no compromise”,... Wednesday, April 30, 2025 0 495
Strengthening Flag State implementation in Africa Strengthening Flag State implementation in Africa KENYA: A regional workshop led by the International Maritime Organisation in Mombasa has helped maritime professionals in Eastern and Southern... Tuesday, April 29, 2025 0 781
Mega ship docks in Ghana Mega ship docks in Ghana GHANA: MPS Terminal 3 at the Port of Tema recently received one of the world’s largest container ships, the 400-metre-long MSC Türkiye,... Monday, April 28, 2025 0 659
Funding fibreglass fishing vessel construction Funding fibreglass fishing vessel construction LIBERIA: In a groundbreaking milestone for Liberia’s fisheries sector, the Bushrod Island fishing community of Banjor is now home to the... Tuesday, April 22, 2025 0 780
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.
0 Green Marine MRA Online Tuesday, October 28, 2025 CITES listing for abalone could address crisis SOUTH AFRICA: With plans to have dried abalone listed by CITES, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed that a proven stock collapse will only provide for a 12.01 ton Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the 2025/26...
0 Report Back MRA Online Friday, October 24, 2025 Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges SOUTH AFRICA: “We know we are living in challenging times. At the moment markets are tough, and I think we need to embrace opportunity where we can,” Ed Slack, Editor in Chief of IBI Magazine told delegates, mincing no words in a...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, October 20, 2025 Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Without exception, major international maritime and shipping organisations have expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) last week which chose to...