FRAP finalisation drags on FRAP finalisation drags on Decisions made to accommodate delays Sunday, August 31, 2025 0 975 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 in the finalisation of appeals in the sector – highlighting the ongoing dismal legacy attached to the 2021/22 Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP).
New service links Asia and Africa New service links Asia and Africa Streamlining trade Thursday, August 28, 2025 0 843 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.
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 0 721
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 0 767
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 0 592
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 0 793
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 0 501
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 0 760
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,...
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...