Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector Igniting action to advance Africa’s superyacht sector Working group established to advance superyacht sector Thursday, October 30, 2025 0 1058 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.
Shark longlining vessel fined Shark longlining vessel fined Inspection highlights permit breaches Thursday, October 30, 2025 0 627 SOUTH AFRICA: A shark longline vessel has been fined following an inspection that revealed breaches to their fishing permits.
New port facilities for seamless cargo movement New port facilities for seamless cargo movement NAMIBIA: Grindrod Limited, officially opened its new 4,000m2 warehouse in the Port of Walvis Bay this week, which is designed for seamless cargo... Wednesday, October 29, 2025 0 640
Adding to cold storage capacity in Cape Town Adding to cold storage capacity in Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: The addition of a new cold storage facility to the logistics network will help strengthen the country’s capacity and... Wednesday, October 29, 2025 0 683
CITES listing for abalone could address crisis CITES listing for abalone could address crisis SOUTH AFRICA: With plans to have dried abalone listed by CITES, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has confirmed that a... Tuesday, October 28, 2025 0 799
Port system rolled out for efficient trade Port system rolled out for efficient trade KENYA: DP World has launched the rollout of its state-of-the-art Port Community System (PCS) in Kenya, marking a major milestone in the... Monday, October 27, 2025 0 598
Empowering youth for a future in fisheries Empowering youth for a future in fisheries GHANA: Delving into local law, more than 50 youngsters were introduced to opportunities and empowered to consider a future in fisheries. Monday, October 27, 2025 0 466
Are boat clubs the answer to boost African boating? Are boat clubs the answer to boost African boating? SOUTH AFRICA: Boat clubs offer an elegant solution that provides non-boatowners with access to a boating lifestyle through a membership that... Monday, October 27, 2025 0 608
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...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...