Discussions to open Russian market to Seychelles' fisheries Discussions to open Russian market to Seychelles' fisheries Strengthening diplomatic ties to benefit the blue economy Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 165 SEYCHELLES: Discussions during a visit by a Russian delegation could strengthen maritime partnerships between Russia and the Seychelles as the two countries enhance travel links and diplomatic ties.
TAC increases confirmed TAC increases confirmed Sardine TAC increases Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 112 SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has announced the increase of the sardine total allowable catch (TAC) for the areas West of the Cape Agulhas.
Progress made in programme to track authorised fishing vessels Progress made in programme to track authorised fishing vessels NIGERIA: Working to progress efforts to track authorised fishing vessels operating in West Africa, the Fisheries Committee for the West Central... Monday, June 29, 2026 0 140
Unlocking opportunities for rural fishing communities Unlocking opportunities for rural fishing communities SOUTH AFRICA: Inadequate fishing equipment, limited processing and storage infrastructure, insufficient access to funding, costly and lengthy... Friday, June 26, 2026 0 116
Positive penguin pairing Positive penguin pairing SOUTH AFRICA: The South African National Parks (SANParks) has recorded encouraging results in the latest African penguin census that shows a... Friday, June 26, 2026 0 101
Long-awaited Ocean Economy Master Plan nears finalisation Long-awaited Ocean Economy Master Plan nears finalisation SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at the Rural Oceans Economy Indaba 2026, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh confirmed... Thursday, June 25, 2026 0 143
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 0 296
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 0 300
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
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...