Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda Moving the continent forward Friday, May 15, 2026 0 1197 KENYA: Despite some mixed reviews with social media posts highlighting incidents of disorganisation at this week’s Africa Forward Summit hosted jointly by France and Kenya – the final declaration from the event includes substantive recognition of the continued importance of the blue economy to foster economic growth and sustainability on the continent.
Enough is enough! Enough is enough! Seafarers demand end to exploitation Friday, May 15, 2026 0 852 World’s seafarers’ and dockers’ unions demand immediate end to seafarer humanitarian crisis - call for governments to confront the Flag of Convenience system that enables exploitation and fails to protect seafarers.
Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention ANGOLA: Angola officially assumed the rotating presidency of the Benguela Current Convention during the 7th BCC Ministerial Conference in Luanda... Thursday, May 14, 2026 0 834
Another terminal operator agreement signed Another terminal operator agreement signed SOUTH AFRICA: Signing their fourth terminal operator agreement this year, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) inked a 20-year contract... Wednesday, May 13, 2026 0 1116
Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance SEYCHELLES: Launched as part of the Seychelles Ports Authority’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme, the pilot launch vessel, Payanke... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 895
Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels TANZANIA: Recognising the importance of investment in the shipbuilding sector in the Mwanza Region, the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 935
Decommissioned to the deep Decommissioned to the deep SEYCHELLES: The PS Topaz made her final descent this weekend into the waters she protected over the last two decades to take up her new purpose as... Sunday, May 10, 2026 0 821
Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers SOUTH AFRICA: Originally scheduled to depart last month, the SA Agulhas II is still awaiting the availability of polar diesel and will only... Saturday, May 9, 2026 0 645
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Monday, November 9, 2026 Draft policy on new fisheries open for comment as coastal roadshow gets under way SOUTH AFRICA: Stakeholders have until midnight on 27 November to comment on a draft policy that will determine how new wild marine fisheries are opened up in South Africa, and how existing regulated fisheries may expand into new areas or adopt...
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...
Draft policy on new fisheries open for comment as coastal roadshow gets under way Monday, November 9, 2026
South African joins international panel to discuss resilience of marine businesses Friday, November 6, 2026
Experts gather to discuss strategies for sustainable use of the marine space Wednesday, November 4, 2026