Digitalisation plans to improve efficiency and safety Digitalisation plans to improve efficiency and safety Electronic seafarer documents Friday, March 13, 2026 0 579 LIBERIA: The world’s largest ship registry has announced plans to introduce electronic seafarer documents as part of its commitment to digital innovation and compliance.
IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis Council members request urgent meeting Thursday, March 12, 2026 0 627 The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.
South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels South Africa intercepts Chinese fishing vessels SOUTH AFRICA: Alerted by the unusual behaviour of four Chinese fishing vessels, teams from the Fisheries Branch of the Department of Forestry,... Thursday, March 12, 2026 0 829
Industry can expect clarity for offshore exploration authorisation Industry can expect clarity for offshore exploration authorisation SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to address “decision paralysis”, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp has... Wednesday, March 11, 2026 0 556
Workshop strengthens fight against illegal fishing activities Workshop strengthens fight against illegal fishing activities NAMIBIA: Held at the end of last month, a four-day workshop aimed to strengthen the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU)... Monday, March 9, 2026 0 721
Fishing industry calls for improved engagement Fishing industry calls for improved engagement SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the fishing sector were especially vocal at an engagement with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) this... Saturday, March 7, 2026 0 608
SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being... Friday, March 6, 2026 0 929
An appealing decision by DFFE An appealing decision by DFFE SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed their intention to uphold the appeals submitted by the... Friday, March 6, 2026 0 541
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026