Naval operations reflect Kenya’s security efforts Naval operations reflect Kenya’s security efforts Western Indian Ocean security Thursday, March 5, 2026 0 596 KENYA: The Kenya Navy concluded leg three of EX-JITEGEMEE XXVII and Operation BAHARI MOJA 03 with a strategic port visit to Diego Suarez, Madagascar, highlighting their growing ambitions to contribute to the shared security efforts across the Western Indian Ocean.
A doctor on deck A doctor on deck Telemedicine comes to the fishing industry Wednesday, March 4, 2026 0 803 SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly diversions to port.
Accredited to provide senior officer training Accredited to provide senior officer training SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) has received accreditation from the South African Maritime Safety Authority... Tuesday, March 3, 2026 0 930
Training partnership to help stabilise safety in fishing sector Training partnership to help stabilise safety in fishing sector SOUTH AFRICA: An initiative to address critical knowledge deficits in the fishing sector has been launched that will fund the development of an... Monday, March 2, 2026 0 1089
Crew missing as vessel sinks off Mossel Bay Crew missing as vessel sinks off Mossel Bay SOUTH AFRICA: Only 13 members of an 18 crew have been accounted for following an incident involving the offshore supply vessel, Leo, that... Sunday, March 1, 2026 0 2001
Presidential panel to investigate naval exercise Presidential panel to investigate naval exercise SOUTH AFRICA: A new panel, appointed by the President, will see the inquiry into the circumstances that saw the Iranian Navy participation in a... Friday, February 27, 2026 0 483
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 0 539
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 0 509
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
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...
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026