New vessels delivered to improve safety on water New vessels delivered to improve safety on water Promoting safe water transport Monday, July 21, 2025 0 944 TANZANIA: Two fast search and rescue boats and a modern ambulance vessel have been brought into service in Tanzania to improve safety in the Lake Victoria area.
Application to undertake offshore survey for comment Application to undertake offshore survey for comment Public comment invited environmental authorisation Friday, July 18, 2025 0 875 SOUTH AFRICA: The public has until 14 August to submit comments on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report and its Non-Technical Summary (NTS) undertaken on behalf of Main Street (Pty) Ltd who are seeking to conduct an offshore survey campaign.
PMIS rollout completed PMIS rollout completed THE GAMBIA: The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has completed the roll out of the Port Management Information System (PMIS) in line with their... Friday, July 18, 2025 0 889
Basic diving course boosts navy capacity Basic diving course boosts navy capacity KENYA: A cohort of Kenyan naval officers recently completed a 24-week intensive training course designed to equip them with the essential... Thursday, July 17, 2025 0 481
Restoring critical coastal ecosystems Restoring critical coastal ecosystems MADAGASCAR: A landmark initiative to enhance climate resilience by restoring critical coastal ecosystems and improving livelihoods across... Wednesday, July 16, 2025 0 505
Roundtable discussion unpacks way forward post UNOC 3 Roundtable discussion unpacks way forward post UNOC 3 SOUTH AFRICA: The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) co-hosted a roundtable discussion with the Embassy of France in Cape Town on Friday to... Monday, July 14, 2025 0 1022
Educators’ programme boosts maritime knowledge Educators’ programme boosts maritime knowledge SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to fuel the growing interest in maritime-related subjects at high school level, the Lawhill Maritime Academy in... Monday, July 14, 2025 0 604
Construction of deep sea port begins Construction of deep sea port begins THE GAMBIA: The President of the Republic of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, presided over the official foundation stone laying ceremony for the Sanyang... Friday, July 11, 2025 0 506
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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...