Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force Latest accession triggers requirements for Cape Town Agreement Wednesday, February 25, 2026 0 1259 The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
Minister sets deadline for appeals Minister sets deadline for appeals Pressure on to deliver clarity to linefish sector Friday, February 20, 2026 0 576 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 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has announced that all appeals from small scale fishers relating to the traditional linefish sector will be prioritised for finalisation no later than 5 March.
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 0 850
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 0 622
Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation SOUTH AFRICA: V&A Waterfront Holdings (Pty) Ltd has formally applied for approval to reclaim nearly four hectares of land from coastal waters... Wednesday, February 18, 2026 0 1860
O&G and port sectors drive need for hydrographic data O&G and port sectors drive need for hydrographic data SOUTH AFRICA: Ongoing interest in exploring Africa’s potential as an oil and gas frontier as well as investment in port development is... Tuesday, February 17, 2026 0 1452
Merger creates fifth largest container fleet Merger creates fifth largest container fleet INTERNATIONAL NEWS: The announced agreement between Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd to integrate under the Hapag-Lloyd brand... Tuesday, February 17, 2026 0 556
African states call out false flags African states call out false flags Two African nations have issued formal warnings to the International Maritime Organisation, alerting the global shipping community to fraudulent... Monday, February 16, 2026 0 1072
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