Committee tasked with improving commercial vessel safety Committee tasked with improving commercial vessel safety Commercial boat operations to be reviewed Monday, January 20, 2025 0 1430 NIGERIA: A special committee has been formed to review commercial boat operations in Nigeria’s coastal and inland waters in an effort to address increasing concerns about safety along the country’s coastline and inland waters.
Fisheries management high on agenda Fisheries management high on agenda Council meeting focuses on fishing sector Monday, January 20, 2025 0 1552 ANGOLA: A Presidential Decree to maximise the country’s national fish production and boost food security as well as encourage job creation has been approved by the Economic Committee of the Council of Ministers.
Locally built boats for inland waters Locally built boats for inland waters NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) believes that a decision to collaborate with an indigenous boat manufacturing company for... Saturday, January 18, 2025 0 1338
Australian E&P company takes first steps into Africa Australian E&P company takes first steps into Africa ANGOLA: Having announced the conclusion of an agreement to participate in offshore Block 6/24 at the beginning of the month, CEO Andrew Knox... Friday, January 17, 2025 0 1663
Tunisia vows to protect fisheries through stronger governance Tunisia vows to protect fisheries through stronger governance TUNISIA: A limited Ministerial Council confirmed the importance of protecting the country’s fisheries as well as the need to stimulate... Thursday, January 16, 2025 0 1522
Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan UGANDA: The importance of promoting sustainable fishing practices and building a resilient fishing sector is outlined in the Comprehensive Africa... Thursday, January 16, 2025 0 1486
Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider SOUTH AFRICA: Marine safety and survival equipment service provider, NovaMarine, has acquired AllSurvey Industrial (Pty) Ltd (ASI), an engineering... Wednesday, January 15, 2025 0 1571
Nominations open for International Maritime Prize Nominations open for International Maritime Prize Nominations for the 2024 Maritime Prize for contributions to the work of the International Maritime Organisation will close at the end of March... Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 1940
0 People & Events MRA Online Thursday, January 22, 2026 Online auction will seal the fate of SA Agulhas SOUTH AFRICA: Today’s court ordered public auction of the SA Agulhas will seal the fate of the country’s first ice breaker which was sold to a private entity almost exactly two years ago with aspirations to continue the vessel’s...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Draft regulations released for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport released four separate pieces of draft regulations during the last week of December focusing on fishing vessel construction, fisher welfare and radio installations.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, January 10, 2026 Seafarer welfare being monitored SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively monitoring the situation involving the seafarers aboard the bulk carrier MV Sea Lord, which has been detained in the Port of Ngqura since November 14, 2025, following a...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, December 18, 2025 Maritime headliners recognised for positive news SOUTH AFRICA: Bombarded by negative news on a daily basis, Maritime Review is recognising four headliners from 2025 that helped deliver positive news from the private as well as public sectors, and showcased the impact of industry initiatives as...