Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety Maritime lawyers must support maritime safety Supporting local fishing communities Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 635 The work of law practitioners improving seafarers’ working conditions and maritime safety in Kenya, as well as several other countries, is being highlighted in a new documentary series filmed by Makerchange Studios. It underscores the lasting impact of a collaboration between the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, building local legal expertise in emerging maritime economies.
Training academy acquired to propel growth Training academy acquired to propel growth NetEd acquires SYTA Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 720 SOUTH AFRICA: NetEd has propelled itself into the maritime training space with the acquisition of the Cape Town-based Superyacht Training Academy (SYTA), which offers internationally accredited complete training for professional yacht crew.
Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth SOUTH AFRICA: Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne will return to Cape Town tomorrow before heading to the Eastern Cape for the first time. Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 535
Investing in global ocean protection Investing in global ocean protection A second round of grants will make £14 million available to communities on the frontlines of climate change as the Government of United... Wednesday, January 28, 2026 0 460
Stakeholder engagements scheduled for draft legislation Stakeholder engagements scheduled for draft legislation SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft... Monday, January 26, 2026 0 605
Seafarer abandonment spirals Seafarer abandonment spirals New data released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation reveals that ship and seafarer abandonment is spiralling and reached... Friday, January 23, 2026 0 633
Online auction will seal the fate of SA Agulhas Online auction will seal the fate of SA Agulhas SOUTH AFRICA: Today’s court ordered public auction of the SA Agulhas will seal the fate of the country’s first ice breaker which was... Thursday, January 22, 2026 0 1461
Massive funding grant for port upgrades Massive funding grant for port upgrades CABO VERDE: The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a €34 million investment grant to... Wednesday, January 21, 2026 0 621
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...