Crew missing as vessel sinks off Mossel Bay Crew missing as vessel sinks off Mossel Bay Rescue operation underway Sunday, March 1, 2026 0 1989 SOUTH AFRICA: Only 13 members of an 18 crew have been accounted for following an incident involving the offshore supply vessel, Leo, that transmitted a mayday last night.
Presidential panel to investigate naval exercise Presidential panel to investigate naval exercise Inquiry relocated from Ministry of Defence Friday, February 27, 2026 0 478 SOUTH AFRICA: A new panel, appointed by the President, will see the inquiry into the circumstances that saw the Iranian Navy participation in a recent naval exercise move from the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans to the Presidency.
Calling for more involvement from developing countries Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing... Thursday, February 26, 2026 0 534
SANParks launches multi-million rand support programme SANParks launches multi-million rand support programme SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) has launched a R10.8 million Marine Economy Small-Scale Fisheries Support Programme aimed at... Wednesday, February 25, 2026 0 503
Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a... Wednesday, February 25, 2026 0 1248
Minister sets deadline for appeals Minister sets deadline for appeals SOUTH AFRICA: With allocations due to expire at the end of the month and the deadline for appeals set for the 2nd of March, the Minister of... Friday, February 20, 2026 0 571
Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for... Thursday, February 19, 2026 0 730
Global agenda set to turn maritime regulations into practice Global agenda set to turn maritime regulations into practice For the first time, the International Maritime Organisation has set a two-year theme for its World Maritime Day that aims to see the global... Thursday, February 19, 2026 0 616
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.