Shellfish waste holds opportunities for recycling Shellfish waste holds opportunities for recycling Absorbing seafood waste into the circular economy Thursday, March 27, 2025 0 1047 SOUTH AFRICA: The seafood industry produces mounds of chitinous waste from its shellfish every year that scientists at the Council for Scientific Research (CSIR) are aiming to recycle into eco-friendly products.
President makes new appointment to stabilise authority President makes new appointment to stabilise authority New DG for Aquaculture Authority Tuesday, March 25, 2025 0 1029 LIBERIA: After being named as the Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) last week, J Cyrus Saygbe officially stepped into the position on Monday with a commitment to address the challenges currently facing the organisation.
FPSO refurbishment to benefit energy production in West Africa FPSO refurbishment to benefit energy production in West Africa A contract to refurbish the FPSO Baobab Ivoirien, which has been in operation offshore Côte d'Ivoire since 2003, will see the vessel’s... Monday, March 24, 2025 0 1132
Hydrographic data locates unknown shipwrecks Hydrographic data locates unknown shipwrecks SEYCHELLES: Hydrographic data totalling four terabytes that highlighted 87 previously unknown shipwrecks was handed over to the Ministry of... Monday, March 24, 2025 0 1102
Transport Minister mining for information Transport Minister mining for information SOUTH AFRICA: Aiming to capitalise on the private sector interest in participating in the port and rail sectors, Minister of Transport, Barbara... Sunday, March 23, 2025 0 1520
Drill drill drill Drill drill drill SOUTH AFRICA: Describing the potential of extracting and monetising the country’s oil and gas reserves as a potential economic game changer,... Thursday, March 20, 2025 0 1184
International shipping strives for automated global maritime sector International shipping strives for automated global maritime sector Hailing the development of their digitalisation strategy as a game changer for smart shipping, the International Maritime Organisation’s... Thursday, March 20, 2025 0 1015
New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector New association to speak on behalf of bunkering sector SOUTH AFRICA: Prompted by the latest gazetting of proposed regulations aimed at the offshore bunkering industry, stakeholders have joined forces... Thursday, March 20, 2025 0 1353
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Flushing women’s careers down the toilet One almost wants to snicker at the fact that today is World Toilet Day, but it’s no laughing matter for many women in the maritime and transport sectors.
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, November 17, 2025 New minister for fisheries takes office SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in today in Pretoria to replace Dr Dion George who has been at the forefront of some controversial decisions impacting the...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 14, 2025 Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) participated in the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global Conference, working to secure vital sea time opportunities for Ghana’s talented, but unemployed, maritime graduates.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 30, 2025 Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector SOUTH AFRICA: Clear steps to outline a strategy for expanding opportunities in the superyacht sector on the continent are being taken following the establishment of a working group that aims to ensure broad regional participation and visibility.