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Supporting local fishing communities

Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 190

The work of law practitioners improving seafarers’ working conditions and maritime safety in Kenya, as well as several other countries, is being highlighted in a new documentary series filmed by Makerchange Studios. It underscores the lasting impact of a collaboration between the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, building local legal expertise in emerging maritime economies.

Training academy acquired to propel growth

NetEd acquires SYTA

Thursday, January 29, 2026 0 208

SOUTH AFRICA: NetEd has propelled itself into the maritime training space with the acquisition of the Cape Town-based Superyacht Training Academy (SYTA), which offers internationally accredited complete training for professional yacht crew.

Royal visitor affirms cruise sector growth

SOUTH AFRICA: Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne will return to Cape Town tomorrow before heading to the Eastern Cape for the first time.

Investing in global ocean protection

A second round of grants will make £14 million available to communities on the frontlines of climate change as the Government of United...

Stakeholder engagements scheduled for draft legislation

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft...

Seafarer abandonment spirals

New data released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation reveals that ship and seafarer abandonment is spiralling and reached...

Online auction will seal the fate of SA Agulhas

SOUTH AFRICA: Today’s court ordered public auction of the SA Agulhas will seal the fate of the country’s first ice breaker which was...

Massive funding grant for port upgrades

CABO VERDE: The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a €34 million investment grant to...

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EDITOR'S PICKS

MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026

Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...

MRA Online Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation

SOUTH AFRICA: V&A Waterfront Holdings (Pty) Ltd has formally applied for approval to reclaim nearly four hectares of land from coastal waters at Granger Bay, stating that the project could contribute substantially to the country’s gross...

MRA Online Monday, February 16, 2026

African states call out false flags

Two African nations have issued formal warnings to the International Maritime Organisation, alerting the global shipping community to fraudulent vessel registrations falsely claiming to fly their flags.

MRA Online Thursday, February 12, 2026

Relinquishing the desire for a salty SONA

“After last year’s lack of salt in the State of the Nation Address (SONA), I am wholly uninclined to get excited about another year of pronouncements of what “we will” do from the government. In 2025 during his eighth...

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26 Jan 2026 SAMSA STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 1/26/2026 - 2/26/2026

The South African Maritime Safety Authority has issued a Marine Notice to clarify dates for stakeholder engagements on the Draft Merchant Shipping Regulations that were published at the end of December last year