Hydrographic maps to improve data sharing Hydrographic maps to improve data sharing Ceremony to handover hydrographic maps Wednesday, May 28, 2025 0 486 SEYCHELLES: The Ministry of Transport yesterday hosted a ceremony to officially handover hydrographic maps to major national stakeholders in an effort to promote the importance of data sharing across government institutions.
Renewed commitment for a regional fisheries register Renewed commitment for a regional fisheries register Collaborative workshop to combat IUU Tuesday, May 27, 2025 0 385 TOGO: Last week’s meeting of the West Africa Task Force (WATF)concluded with an essential agreement concerning a regional fisheries vessel record that included the finalisation of the scope and fee structure needed to advance the process.
Africa features in billion-dollar investment plans Africa features in billion-dollar investment plans Projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal feature in DP World’s $2.5 billion investment plan for 2025 aimed at expanding its... Thursday, May 22, 2025 0 567
Interest re-ignited in offshore opportunities Interest re-ignited in offshore opportunities SOUTH AFRICA: TotalEnergies confirmed its intention launch an offshore drilling programme in South Africa next year following recent legislative... Wednesday, May 21, 2025 0 534
First fishing net recycling facility First fishing net recycling facility SOUTH AFRICA: A groundbreaking pilot project at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront will transform how fishing nets are recycled in South... Wednesday, May 21, 2025 0 903
Multi million rand investment to boost container handling Multi million rand investment to boost container handling SOUTH AFRICA: A R285 million investment in container handling at the Port of Richard’s Bay is set to increase the port’s annual... Tuesday, May 20, 2025 0 661
Applications invited for cadet training opportunity Applications invited for cadet training opportunity The deadline to apply for NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025 is looming and cadets from Small Island Developing States... Monday, May 19, 2025 0 1269
Navigating a new course Navigating a new course Stepping away from the comfort of a guaranteed salary in favour of diving into the intrepid waters of entrepreneurship is always a challenge, but... Monday, May 19, 2025 0 680
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Friday, December 5, 2025 Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy leaders The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African professionals seeking to advance their expertise in marine science, aquaculture, and sustainable...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her representation of her country at the International Maritime Organisation and her role in developing...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for prosecution.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, December 1, 2025 A milestone in maritime education SOUTH AFRICA: Guests that included some of the initiators and sponsors of the iconic high school maritime training initiative gathered at the Labia yesterday in Cape Town to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lawhill Maritime Academy.