Partnership places cadets Partnership places cadets Catering for Kenyan cadets Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 658 KENYA: The first group of 10 cadets from Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) have begun their sea-time training programme, consisting of two six-month onboard placements thanks to a partnership with Danica Crewing Specialists.
Relinquishing the desire for a salty SONA Relinquishing the desire for a salty SONA Calling for a ministerial shift from policy to practice Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 680 “After last year’s lack of salt in the State of the Nation Address (SONA), I am wholly uninclined to get excited about another year of pronouncements of what “we will” do from the government. In 2025 during his eighth SONA, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a long list of commitments for the government by prefacing his...
Unmanned system used in training exercise Unmanned system used in training exercise SEYCHELLES: An Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) was launched off a partner nation’s vessel for the first time during a training exercise... Wednesday, February 11, 2026 0 572
Deepwater survey to map unexplored area Deepwater survey to map unexplored area ANGOLA: Scheduled for completion in 2027, a 12,600 line kilometre multi-client 2D survey offshore Angola aims to deliver critical data to... Wednesday, February 11, 2026 0 492
Free refit for coast guard vessel Free refit for coast guard vessel SEYCHELLES: News emanating from a State Visit to India by the president of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Hermine includes confirmation of India’s... Wednesday, February 11, 2026 0 530
Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern The International Maritime Organisation’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) issued a report at the beginning... Tuesday, February 10, 2026 0 869
Applications for abalone ranching open Applications for abalone ranching open SOUTH AFRICA: The South African government has recognised a new abalone ranching concession area along the Western Cape coast near Papendorp,... Tuesday, February 10, 2026 0 635
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 0 580
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...