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 0 677 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 Seeking a global competitive market for Ghanaian cadets Friday, November 14, 2025 0 655 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.
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 0 613
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 0 699
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 0 542
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 0 705
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 0 604
Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office Ghana works to establish National Hydrographic Office GHANA: A new partnership between Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is aiming to see the... Friday, November 7, 2025 0 540
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...