Using Port State Control to combat plastic pollution Using Port State Control to combat plastic pollution Strengthening PSC regimes Wednesday, July 23, 2025 0 630 MADAGASCAR: African nations united to strengthen Port State control (PSC) and combat plastic pollution at sea with the support of the GloLitter Partnerships Project in Madagascar earlier this month.
Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem Boosting Africa’s boating ecosystem Answering the needs of the boating sector Tuesday, July 22, 2025 0 1262 Cape Town is playing host to an exciting new event later this year aimed at building on the potential of the boating sector across the African continent. Scheduled for October, the first ever African Boating Conference is a long overdue addition to the maritime calendar and focuses on a sector that is not often included in formal discussions....
Port terminals shut down for non-compliance Port terminals shut down for non-compliance NIGERIA: The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), in its role as the Designated Authority for implementing the... Tuesday, July 22, 2025 0 677
New vessels delivered to improve safety on water New vessels delivered to improve safety on water 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... Monday, July 21, 2025 0 1001
Application to undertake offshore survey for comment Application to undertake offshore survey for comment SOUTH AFRICA: The public has until 14 August to submit comments on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report and its... Friday, July 18, 2025 0 921
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 0 934
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 0 529
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 0 556
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
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,...