Study calls for limits to offshore bunkering Study calls for limits to offshore bunkering Modelling oil spill behaviour highlights risks Thursday, December 11, 2025 0 614 SOUTH AFRICA: A new study funded through a grant by the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) concludes that, until high levels of environmental rules, scrutiny and compliance is applied, offshore ship-to-ship bunker operations should not be permitted in areas such as Algoa Bay.
SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony SA scientist shines at global awards ceremony First for South Africa Wednesday, December 10, 2025 0 641 South African marine scientist Prof Lynne Shannon became the first South African to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science at a ceremony in Paris this week.
Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy... Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy... The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African... Friday, December 5, 2025 0 1462
Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her... Wednesday, December 3, 2025 0 771
Restricting access for recreational WCRL fishers Restricting access for recreational WCRL fishers 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... Wednesday, December 3, 2025 0 644
Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for... Tuesday, December 2, 2025 0 786
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 0 845
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 0 746
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,...
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...