Fishing safety overview highlights fatalities in 2025 Fishing safety overview highlights fatalities in 2025 Marine notice details capsizes, gas leaks and towing incidents in the fishing industry during 2025 Monday, July 20, 2026 0 251 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has returned to the practice of publishing an annual review of incidents in the fishing industry with the release of a Marine Information Notice at the beginning of the month that highlighted the six deaths that rocked the industry last year.
Kenya advances maritime security strategy Kenya advances maritime security strategy Workshop held to strengthen Kenya’s draft strategy Monday, July 20, 2026 0 191 KENYA: Kenya has taken a significant step towards finalising its National Maritime Security Strategy (NMSS), following an International Maritime Organisation (IMO)-supported workshop held in Mombasa earlier this month, under the European Union-funded Safe Seas for Africa (SSA) programme.
Pontoon delivery for new marina on track 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... Friday, July 17, 2026 0 380
Addressing weaknesses in Africa’s Port State Control Addressing weaknesses in Africa’s Port State Control NIGERIA: A new five-year programme will train some 200 Port State Control officials across West and Central Africa to address knowledge gaps in... Wednesday, July 15, 2026 0 245
Quantifying local content in oil and gas sector Quantifying local content in oil and gas sector NIGERIA: Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has launched a $3-billion Contract Finance Facility in partnership with... Wednesday, July 15, 2026 0 219
Poaching continues despite crackdown, deputy minister admits Poaching continues despite crackdown, deputy minister admits SOUTH AFRICA: Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has admitted that illegal sales of marine resources such... Tuesday, July 14, 2026 0 199
Improving Flag State performance goals for White List Status Improving Flag State performance goals for White List Status SIERRA LEONE: The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMARAD) has recorded its strongest performance to date in the latest Paris Memorandum of... Tuesday, July 14, 2026 0 211
Turkish yard chosen for patrol and inspection boats Turkish yard chosen for patrol and inspection boats TANZANIA: The Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) has signed a contract with Mercan Tekne Deniz Araçları Ltd Şti of Türkiye for the... Monday, July 13, 2026 0 278
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...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.