Supporting maritime education in Africa Supporting maritime education in Africa Cooperating for capacity building Monday, August 25, 2025 0 578 TANZANIA: Discussions to cooperate to building capacity in the maritime sector were held during a visit from the President of the World Maritime University (WMU) to Tanzania.
Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade Partnering for African logistics Saturday, August 23, 2025 0 779 DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Pledging port performance Pledging port performance NIGERIA: Recognising the importance of port performance to promote economic growth for the country’s exports, the Managing Director of the... Friday, August 15, 2025 0 485
Cameroon signs up for SAR membership Cameroon signs up for SAR membership CAMEROON: Cameroon Lifesaving as joined the network of maritime search and rescue organisations represented within the International Maritime... Thursday, August 14, 2025 0 747
Boats and beds added to university Boats and beds added to university GHANA: In a bid to strengthen the Regional Maritime University’s (RMU) ability to provide practical maritime education, Modec Production... Friday, August 8, 2025 0 617
South Africa takes steps to ban plastic microbeads South Africa takes steps to ban plastic microbeads SOUTH AFRICA: Massive fines and long prison sentence could await those that continue to produce, distribute, or export plastic microbeads if the... Thursday, August 7, 2025 0 962
African ports receive international recognition African ports receive international recognition Ports in Kenya, Ghana and Benin are represented as finalists in the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ Sustainability Awards... Wednesday, August 6, 2025 0 840
The future of Africa’s aquaculture sector lies in PPPs The future of Africa’s aquaculture sector lies in PPPs CÔTE D’IVOIRE: The Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia and Chairperson of the... Tuesday, August 5, 2025 0 942
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...