Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies Global support tips in favour of ending subsidies The end of fisheries subsidies Friday, September 19, 2025 0 527 Among four countries to deposit their instruments of acceptance this week, Kenya helped tip the scale to see the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to enter into force.
Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential Discussions aim to address barriers Thursday, September 18, 2025 0 780 SOUTH AFRICA: Despite claiming a leading position as a supplier of boats and yachts to the international market, South Africa has not been able to drive a vibrant domestic boating culture to support further growth in local boat building.
Fishery prepares for recertification Fishery prepares for recertification SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) is preparing to undergo assessment for a fifth certification from... Wednesday, September 17, 2025 0 578
Partnership reaffirmed to ship medical support Partnership reaffirmed to ship medical support GHANA: The Government of Ghana and international charity Mercy Ships have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global... Tuesday, September 16, 2025 0 410
Towards cleaner shipping in Africa Towards cleaner shipping in Africa GHANA: Ghana is taking preparatory steps towards a cleaner shipping industry with the completion of the pre-feasibility study on Green Shipping... Friday, September 12, 2025 0 642
SAR vessel to improve water safety SAR vessel to improve water safety GHANA: In an effort to enhance safety on Volta Lake, the Ghana Maritime Authority has deployed a new search and rescue vessel. Thursday, September 11, 2025 0 695
International SAR day celebrated for the first time International SAR day celebrated for the first time Having accepted a proposal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Cospas-Sarsat Council has designated the 10th September as Cospas-Sarsat Global... Wednesday, September 10, 2025 0 813
Nigeria calls for removal of unjust shipping charges Nigeria calls for removal of unjust shipping charges NIGERIA: Citing war risk insurance surcharges as outdated and unjust, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has called... Tuesday, September 9, 2025 0 714
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...