Massive funding grant for port upgrades Massive funding grant for port upgrades €34 million grant for Cabo Verde port upgrades Wednesday, January 21, 2026 0 570 CABO VERDE: The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a €34 million investment grant to support the rehabilitation and expansion of Cabo Verde’s main ports and shipyard. The grant complements €114 million in EIB financing signed in 2024, forming a roughly €148 million concessional financing package for strategic investments in port infrastructure.
South Africa participates in global research South Africa participates in global research Funding for carbon cycle research Tuesday, January 20, 2026 0 352 SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s national ocean- climate science programme, the Southern Ocean Carbon - Climate Observatory (SOCCO), has received funding from Schmidt Sciences to join a global interdisciplinary team for research on the global carbon cycle’s influence on climate change.
Calls for collaboration on ocean governance Calls for collaboration on ocean governance UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Delivering the keynote address at the Blue Forum, held on the margins of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, Dr... Monday, January 19, 2026 0 449
Increasing skills in maritime transport Increasing skills in maritime transport TANZANIA: The Dar es Salaam Maritime Training Academy (DMTA) has requested accreditation to teach basic maritime courses as part of the... Friday, January 16, 2026 0 509
Improving seismic data availability Improving seismic data availability SIERRA LEONE: Providing improved seismic data in Sierra Leone’s offshore basins, TGS has successfully completed the Sierra Leone Fusion 3D... Wednesday, January 14, 2026 0 508
Draft regulations released for comment Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing... Tuesday, January 13, 2026 0 673
Fire causes crew to abandon vessel Fire causes crew to abandon vessel SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is investigating an incident that resulted in the successful evacuation of 21... Tuesday, January 13, 2026 0 535
Shipping's efficiency crisis Shipping's efficiency crisis The global shipping industry is systematically squandering opportunities to slash fuel costs and emissions, not because solutions don't exist,... Monday, January 12, 2026 0 616
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,...