Fishing forum continues to strengthen governance and compliance Fishing forum continues to strengthen governance and compliance At the same table: small-scale fishers find power in partnership Tuesday, June 2, 2026 0 216 SOUTH AFRICA: Since the establishment of a formal community fishing forum some three years ago, the fishing communities along the South Coast of South Africa have reported an improved ability to voice their concerns and actively participate in decision-making processes that affect their livelihoods.
International assessment aims to strengthen maritime training International assessment aims to strengthen maritime training Assessing maritime training capacity Monday, June 1, 2026 0 262 TANZANIA: A week-long inspection mission undertaken by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on Tanzania's Maritime Education, Training and Certification System will provide important feedback that will include key recommendations to strengthen the country’s maritime training capacity.
Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have... Monday, June 1, 2026 0 392
Mauritian yard provides support to Seychelles Defence Mauritian yard provides support to Seychelles Defence SEYCHELLES: Maintenance and dry docking of Seychelles Coast Guard ships are being undertaken close to home at the Mauritian facilities of CNOI... Friday, May 29, 2026 0 309
Landmark judgement against African State 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... Friday, May 29, 2026 0 455
Africa needs solutions Africa needs solutions KENYA: Speaking at a workshop in Mombasa, Hellen Guebama of the AU-IBAR, urged participants to move away from strategies and work on practical... Friday, May 29, 2026 0 364
Maritime industry gets President’s attention Maritime industry gets President’s attention SEYCHELLES: Over the last week President Dr Patrick Herminie has visited both the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) as well as the Seychelles... Friday, May 29, 2026 0 227
Supporting maritime transport Supporting maritime transport SEYCHELLES: The Cabinet this week approved the extension of provisions under Harbour Regulations that will continue to support local coastal and... Thursday, May 28, 2026 0 274
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.