Restricting access for recreational WCRL fishers Restricting access for recreational WCRL fishers Recreational fishing dates announced Wednesday, December 3, 2025 0 550 SOUTH AFRICA: Recreational fishers need to plan smartly this summer if they want to stay on the right side of the law as the announced dates for catching West Coast Rock Lobster restrict opportunities to only 12 days.
Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing Competition Commission announces intention to prosecute Tuesday, December 2, 2025 0 689 SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for prosecution.
A focus on supporting marine manufacturing A focus on supporting marine manufacturing SOUTH AFRICA: Hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the Marine and Associated Services Industry Day held in Durban... Monday, December 1, 2025 0 746
A milestone in maritime education 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... Monday, December 1, 2025 0 660
Is this the end for the SA Agulhas? Is this the end for the SA Agulhas? The fanfare associated with the deal to reimagine the SA Agulhas and extend its legacy as a training vessel for South African cadets has faded... Friday, November 28, 2025 0 1448
Boosting fresh produce logistics to Europe Boosting fresh produce logistics to Europe MOROCCO: DP World has launched the Atlas service to boost fresh produce logistics between Morocco, the United Kingdom and Europe. Thursday, November 27, 2025 0 471
Offshore data licensing agreement signed Offshore data licensing agreement signed COMOROS: The Island State of Comoros has hailed its intention to explore its offshore opportunities with the announcement of an agreement to grant... Thursday, November 27, 2025 0 386
Facilitating cargo movement Facilitating cargo movement SOUTH AFRICA: The Bayhead Road rehabilitation project which commenced in June this year has been completed a month ahead of schedule, helping... Wednesday, November 26, 2025 0 383
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.