Roundtable discussion unpacks way forward post UNOC 3 Roundtable discussion unpacks way forward post UNOC 3 Rounding up South Africa’s participation in UNOC 3 Monday, July 14, 2025 0 1034 SOUTH AFRICA: The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) co-hosted a roundtable discussion with the Embassy of France in Cape Town on Friday to reflect on the outcomes of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) and explore future steps for the country.
Educators’ programme boosts maritime knowledge Educators’ programme boosts maritime knowledge Lawhill Maritime Academy hosts local educators Monday, July 14, 2025 0 623 SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to fuel the growing interest in maritime-related subjects at high school level, the Lawhill Maritime Academy in Simon’s Town hosted educators from across the country at the beginning of the winter school holidays to provide access to industry experts.
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 0 522
Refined regulations remain restrictive for offshore bunkering Refined regulations remain restrictive for offshore bunkering After announcing his intention to gazette draft regulations as a follow up to those released in February this year to manage the environmental... Wednesday, July 9, 2025 0 1144
Navy offers STCW training Navy offers STCW training NIGERIA: The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Quorra this week initiated its maiden Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers... Tuesday, July 8, 2025 0 536
New vessel to offer multiple services to the port of Cape Town New vessel to offer multiple services to the port of Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: Built at a cost of R120 million and due to take over more than just the pollution control functions in the Port of Cape Town,... Monday, July 7, 2025 0 865
West African maritime link moving ahead West African maritime link moving ahead SENEGAL: The Dakar-Praia maritime link, scheduled to be operational by the end of 2026, came under discussion at a workshop that kicked off on... Thursday, July 3, 2025 0 676
Curbing harmful dust in port Curbing harmful dust in port KENYA: Two new mist blower fogging units have been installed at the Port of Mombasa to curb harmful dust emissions during bulk cargo operations. Thursday, July 3, 2025 0 536
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...