Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again Will the new CEO make it to Pretoria? Monday, September 8, 2025 0 2107 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 Lekala, who was the subject of the same announcement almost exactly a year ago, never took up the position.
Still-Too-Strong? Still-Too-Strong? Industry pushes back on STS regulations Thursday, September 4, 2025 0 1171 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.
FRAP finalisation drags on 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... Sunday, August 31, 2025 0 979
New service links Asia and Africa New service links Asia and Africa CMA CGM has launched a new service to streamline trade between Asia and Africa connecting the Far East to Kenya, Tanzania and the Indian Ocean. Thursday, August 28, 2025 0 861
Delivering insights for effective ocean management Delivering insights for effective ocean management A new partnership between the Nippon Foundation–GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project and ProtectedSeas will further initiatives to foster collaborative... Thursday, August 28, 2025 0 729
Coordinated maritime patrol launched Coordinated maritime patrol launched SIERRA LEONE: A multi-day maritime operation to promote regional cooperation and strengthen the capacity of member states to combat maritime... Wednesday, August 27, 2025 0 780
Supporting maritime education in Africa Supporting maritime education in Africa TANZANIA: Discussions to cooperate to building capacity in the maritime sector were held during a visit from the President of the World Maritime... Monday, August 25, 2025 0 601
Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand... Saturday, August 23, 2025 0 810
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
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,...