Fishing industry calls for improved engagement Fishing industry calls for improved engagement SAMSA acknowledges status of fishing sector Saturday, March 7, 2026 0 700 SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the fishing sector were especially vocal at an engagement with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) this week in Cape Town, pressing for the Authority to prioritise surveying and certification processes that are currently impacting the industry’s capacity to operate effectively.
SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues Industry engagement highlights priorities Friday, March 6, 2026 0 1024 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being encouraged to express their concerns and table the immediate challenges. Based on input at the session in Cape Town, most of the critical issues centre around service delivery.
An appealing decision by DFFE An appealing decision by DFFE SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed their intention to uphold the appeals submitted by the... Friday, March 6, 2026 0 597
Naval operations reflect Kenya’s security efforts Naval operations reflect Kenya’s security efforts KENYA: The Kenya Navy concluded leg three of EX-JITEGEMEE XXVII and Operation BAHARI MOJA 03 with a strategic port visit to Diego Suarez,... Thursday, March 5, 2026 0 682
A doctor on deck A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care... Wednesday, March 4, 2026 0 872
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 1007
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 1156
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 2095
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026