Comment on marine oil pollution response Comment on marine oil pollution response Calling for public comments Saturday, November 9, 2024 0 1766 SOUTH AFRICA: The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in the Presidency invites interested persons and stakeholders to submit written comments on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill) [B10B-2020].
SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements Stakeholder engagement on new regulations Friday, November 8, 2024 0 1831 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be hosting a series of three stakeholder engagements to discuss new regulations relating to marine pollution, seafarer welfare and safety.
Japan provides aquaculture training to West Africa Japan provides aquaculture training to West Africa Members of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) Working Group on Aquaculture (WGAq) recently participated in an... Thursday, November 7, 2024 0 1462
Call for Comments – fishing policies Call for Comments – fishing policies SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has published a notice in the Government Gazette inviting... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 1394
Shipping acquisition gets the green light Shipping acquisition gets the green light SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission approved the proposed transaction whereby Mitsui O.S.K. Lined, Ltd intends to acquire Gearbulk Holding... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 1634
MoU on fisheries and aquaculture MoU on fisheries and aquaculture SOUTH AFRICA: Hosting the Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile, Dr Gloria de la Fuente González this week, the Deputy... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 1503
Researchers call for an integrated logistics system Researchers call for an integrated logistics system SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are calling for an overhaul of the country’s... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 1535
Head and sails above the rest Head and sails above the rest In an award ceremony dominated by European yacht builders, South African Southern Wind Shipyard beat YYachts of Germany and Aegean Yacht of Turkey... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 1910
0 Maritime People MRA Online Monday, September 8, 2025 Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be welcomed by the industry, it does not provide any clarification as to why Captain Rufus...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, September 4, 2025 Still-Too-Strong? The new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer gazetted at the end of August may still face legal push-back as industry stakeholders seek legal advice on challenging certain aspects.
0 Fishing MRA Online Sunday, August 31, 2025 FRAP finalisation drags on SOUTH AFRICA: Permits in the Small Pelagic sector that were due to expire at the end of August have been extended until 30 October due to delays in the finalisation of appeals in the sector – highlighting the ongoing dismal legacy attached...
0 Maritime People MRA Online Thursday, August 7, 2025 Recognising the impact of knowledge and transparency The recent passing of Dr Monde Mayekiso prompted us to reflect on his contributions to Maritime Review Africa in his position as Chief Director of the then Marine and Coastal Management (MCM). Engaging with our fisheries editor, Claire Ward, he...