SANParks launches multi-million rand support programme SANParks launches multi-million rand support programme Supporting small scale fisheries Wednesday, February 25, 2026 0 577 SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) has launched a R10.8 million Marine Economy Small-Scale Fisheries Support Programme aimed at strengthening sustainable livelihoods while safeguarding marine ecosystems for future generations.
Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force Latest accession triggers requirements for Cape Town Agreement Wednesday, February 25, 2026 0 1342 The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
Minister sets deadline for appeals Minister sets deadline for appeals SOUTH AFRICA: With allocations due to expire at the end of the month and the deadline for appeals set for the 2nd of March, the Minister of... Friday, February 20, 2026 0 651
Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for... Thursday, February 19, 2026 0 963
Global agenda set to turn maritime regulations into practice Global agenda set to turn maritime regulations into practice For the first time, the International Maritime Organisation has set a two-year theme for its World Maritime Day that aims to see the global... Thursday, February 19, 2026 0 750
Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation SOUTH AFRICA: V&A Waterfront Holdings (Pty) Ltd has formally applied for approval to reclaim nearly four hectares of land from coastal waters... Wednesday, February 18, 2026 0 2001
O&G and port sectors drive need for hydrographic data O&G and port sectors drive need for hydrographic data SOUTH AFRICA: Ongoing interest in exploring Africa’s potential as an oil and gas frontier as well as investment in port development is... Tuesday, February 17, 2026 0 1571
Merger creates fifth largest container fleet Merger creates fifth largest container fleet INTERNATIONAL NEWS: The announced agreement between Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd to integrate under the Hapag-Lloyd brand... Tuesday, February 17, 2026 0 632
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