Aligning Africa’s blue economy ambitions Aligning Africa’s blue economy ambitions Workshop promotes awareness Wednesday, October 8, 2025 0 683 NIGERIA: A regional workshop attracting delegates from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded at the beginning of October after consulting on strategies to enhance awareness and promote regional ownership of the revised ECOWAS Blue Economy Strategy, and to ensure its alignment with the Africa Blue Economy Strategy (ABES).
Exploring abalone exotic food markets Exploring abalone exotic food markets A diversification strategy for South African abalone Wednesday, October 8, 2025 0 661 SOUTH AFRICA: The South Africa Abalone Export Council has set its sight on the European market as part of its market diversification strategy.
Concession will boost terminal investment Concession will boost terminal investment SOUTH AFRICA: Today Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) signed a Terminal Operator Agreement with FFS Tank Terminals to operate and maintain... Tuesday, October 7, 2025 0 686
Generating a wave of ocean research Generating a wave of ocean research SOUTH AFRICA: A multi-million-rand investment into the Coastal Hydraulics laboratory at the Council for Scientific Research (CSIR) has established... Tuesday, October 7, 2025 0 522
Department to engage on bunkering Department to engage on bunkering SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will address the bunker industry at an engagement hosted by the South African... Friday, October 3, 2025 0 2497
South Africans amongst those on intercepted flotilla South Africans amongst those on intercepted flotilla At least six South Africans were amongst those involved in the interception by Israeli authorities of most of the boats involved in the Global... Thursday, October 2, 2025 0 749
Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Reacting to statements issued by the Government of Djibouti relating to a court ruling on the matter between DP World and Port de Djibouti SA... Thursday, October 2, 2025 0 735
Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC Recovery in WCRL sees increase in TAC SOUTH AFRICA: An announced increase in the allocated harvesting rights for West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) is being based on scientific evidence... Wednesday, October 1, 2025 0 732
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026