International SAR day celebrated for the first time International SAR day celebrated for the first time Recognising the dedication of SAR professionals Wednesday, September 10, 2025 0 1010 Having accepted a proposal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Cospas-Sarsat Council has designated the 10th September as Cospas-Sarsat Global Search and Rescue Day in recognition of the dedication of search and rescue (SAR) professionals and 2025 represents the first observation of the day.
Nigeria calls for removal of unjust shipping charges Nigeria calls for removal of unjust shipping charges Calling for the removal of war risk surcharges Tuesday, September 9, 2025 0 890 NIGERIA: Citing war risk insurance surcharges as outdated and unjust, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has called for their removal on vessels calling at Nigerian ports.
Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority... Monday, September 8, 2025 0 2185
Still-Too-Strong? Still-Too-Strong? The new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer gazetted at the end of August may still face legal... Thursday, September 4, 2025 0 1231
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 1037
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 0 917
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 0 770
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 0 826
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ON THE QUAYSIDE It’s not easy for a new event to present itself and deliver real value to the maritime industry, but that’s exactly what the African Boating Conference (ABC) achieved in 2025. Introducing the conference into an already crowded...
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...
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026