Lifesaving equipment under scrutiny Lifesaving equipment under scrutiny Call for comments on Lifesaving Equipment and Fire Appliances Regulations Monday, November 17, 2025 0 551 SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Transport has called for comments on the draft the draft Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Equipment and Fire Appliances) Regulations, 2025.
New minister for fisheries takes office New minister for fisheries takes office Cabinet change sees new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Monday, November 17, 2025 0 689 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 shipping as well as fishing sectors.
Ghana works to secure seatime for graduates 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... Friday, November 14, 2025 0 663
Facility boosts port’s cruise charisma Facility boosts port’s cruise charisma SOUTH AFRICA: The new Cruise Recreation Facility in the Port of Mossel Bay officially welcomed passengers onboard the SH Diana with an opening... Thursday, November 13, 2025 0 623
Terminal expansion project kicks off in Matola Terminal expansion project kicks off in Matola MOZAMBIQUE: The first phase of a $80 million expansion programme, which will increase the terminal’s capacity from 8 million tonnes per... Thursday, November 13, 2025 0 707
Maritime drills builds response readiness Maritime drills builds response readiness SEYCHELLES: Maritime and port security officials participated in a National Drills and Exercises Workshop last week to strengthen national... Tuesday, November 11, 2025 0 547
Calling for continental maritime alignment Calling for continental maritime alignment SOUTH AFRICA: The need for collaboration, harmonisation and alignment across Africa’s maritime space once again come under the spotlight... Monday, November 10, 2025 0 713
Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity Bolstering Nigeria’s offshore capacity A converted FPSO left Dubai this weekend to take up position at Nigeria’s Okwok field as a key asset to support production in the offshore... Monday, November 10, 2025 0 607
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
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,...