Positive penguin pairing Positive penguin pairing Encouraging results recorded in penguin census Friday, June 26, 2026 0 71 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African National Parks (SANParks) has recorded encouraging results in the latest African penguin census that shows a slight increase in breeding pairs at the Boulders colony in the Table Mountain National Park.
Long-awaited Ocean Economy Master Plan nears finalisation Long-awaited Ocean Economy Master Plan nears finalisation Deputy Minister confirms OEMP is in the process of being finalised Thursday, June 25, 2026 0 91 SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at the Rural Oceans Economy Indaba 2026, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh confirmed that the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) is nearing finalisation.
Three ministers, one portfolio Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment... Friday, June 19, 2026 0 245
LNG import terminal milestone signed LNG import terminal milestone signed SOUTH AFRICA: The country reached a new milestone in the development of the new LNG terminal in Richards Bay that aims to position the port as a... Thursday, June 18, 2026 0 270
Cameroon moves to purge flag register of rogue vessels Cameroon moves to purge flag register of rogue vessels CAMEROON: Cameroon has launched a broad crackdown on fraudulent use of its national flag, striking 39 vessels from its ship registry and... Tuesday, June 16, 2026 0 468
Supporting port digitalisation Supporting port digitalisation CABO VERDE: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) initiated a needs assessment in Cabo Verde to support the future implementation of a... Saturday, June 13, 2026 0 246
World Oceans Day serves as a reminder to address environmental challenges World Oceans Day serves as a reminder to address environmental challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Commemorating World Oceans Day, Deputy Minister, Narend Singh launched two commissioned studies addressing the health of the... Tuesday, June 9, 2026 0 188
SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans 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... Monday, June 8, 2026 0 345
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
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...