Fishers face frightening figures Fishers face frightening figures Fish Platform highlights the vulnerability of fishers Wednesday, November 20, 2024 0 1618 SOUTH AFRICA: Fishers are six times more likely to succumb to fatal incidents while working; three times more likely to be in treatment for substance misuse and are more vulnerable to suicide than the general population.
Newly launched crew change service for Suez Newly launched crew change service for Suez Meeting the needs of transit vessels Tuesday, November 19, 2024 0 1810 EGYPT: Launched at the beginning of November by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), the Crew Change service to Canal-transiting vessels has reportedly been well-received by passing traffic.
Tuna catch is above board Tuna catch is above board SENEGAL: An Atlantic Ocean tuna fishery has become the first fishery in Senegal attain accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)... Monday, November 18, 2024 0 1513
Strengthening fisheries surveillance Strengthening fisheries surveillance SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Fisheries Authority named their new surveillance vessel, which will improve monitoring of fishing activities in the... Sunday, November 17, 2024 0 1468
Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs GABON: Maritime stakeholders gathered to discuss the development of a roadmap to establish clear guidelines for the sustainable governance of... Saturday, November 16, 2024 0 1339
Port acquisition given the green light Port acquisition given the green light SOUTH AFRICA: After revealing plans to take full control of Terminal de Carvão da Matola Limitada (TCM) during September, Grindrod Limited has... Friday, November 15, 2024 0 1458
Identifying threats to port facilities Identifying threats to port facilities MADAGASCAR: Security personnel working at Madagascar’s major ports received training on how to identify potential security threats and take... Thursday, November 14, 2024 0 1393
Efforts to restore coral reef boosted Efforts to restore coral reef boosted SEYCHELLES: A training programme, jointly hosted by Nature Seychelles and WWF Madagascar, came to an end this week to provide science-based coral... Thursday, November 14, 2024 0 1461
0 Tourism MRA Online Thursday, July 3, 2025 Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria SOUTH AFRICA: The three Blacktip Reef Sharks that landed at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport recently after a 10-hour flight from Kenya were promptly transported to the National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria where they...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Malawi calls for action against fraudulent use of registry MALAWI: Responding to news articles highlighting the fraudulent use of Malawi as a flag state, the Ministry of Transport and Public Works has written to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to confirm that the country does not operate an...
0 People & Events MRA Online Monday, June 30, 2025 Fishing industry invited to engage on new fishing vessel regulations SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will host two stakeholder engagements in July with the fishing industry to discuss the development of draft regulations for the construction and equipment on fishing vessels.
0 Report Back MRA Online Thursday, June 26, 2025 Did Day of the Seafarer miss the mark? As a guest at a Cape Town function to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer I found myself contemplating the format of the event as mostly shore-based maritime stakeholders provided input into strategies and policies aimed to keep seafarers safe at...