Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern A maritime fraud crisis Tuesday, February 10, 2026 0 794 The International Maritime Organisation’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) issued a report at the beginning of the month outlining more than 100 documented cases of fraudulent seafarer documentation reported over from 2024 to the end of January this year.
Applications for abalone ranching open Applications for abalone ranching open New abalone concession area open for applications Tuesday, February 10, 2026 0 595 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African government has recognised a new abalone ranching concession area along the Western Cape coast near Papendorp, opening the site to commercial applications for the first time.
Ongoing stakeholder meetings discuss fishing vessel regulations Ongoing stakeholder meetings discuss fishing vessel regulations SOUTH AFRICA: After hosting engagements in KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape, the South African Maritime Safety Authority will move to the... Monday, February 9, 2026 0 547
West Africa shipping service upgrades West Africa shipping service upgrades CMA CGM has announced an upgrade to their WAX services which will now feature three dedicated loops that includes two new services in the Asia to... Monday, February 9, 2026 0 431
Oil major expands its stake in Namibia offshore acreage Oil major expands its stake in Namibia offshore acreage NAMIBIA: TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire a 42.5% operated interest in PEL104 Exploration license, located offshore Namibia, from... Friday, February 6, 2026 0 521
Naval escort as ships reroute to Red Sea Naval escort as ships reroute to Red Sea The Gemini Cooperation, an operational collaboration between AP Moller – Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, will reroute vessels through the Red Sea... Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 564
Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward SOUTH AFRICA: Detailed plans for the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority may finally be completed by next month according to... Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 830
Frigate aims to boost naval significance for South Africa Frigate aims to boost naval significance for South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: The SAS Amatola set sail for India as the South African Navy made a significant return to long-range deployments as the frigate made... Monday, February 2, 2026 0 508
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.
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,...