Positive penguin pairing Positive penguin pairing Encouraging results recorded in penguin census Friday, June 26, 2026 0 160 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African National Parks (SANParks) has recorded encouraging results in the latest African penguin census that shows a slight increase in breeding pairs at the Boulders colony in the Table Mountain National Park.
Long-awaited Ocean Economy Master Plan nears finalisation Long-awaited Ocean Economy Master Plan nears finalisation Deputy Minister confirms OEMP is in the process of being finalised Thursday, June 25, 2026 0 212 SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at the Rural Oceans Economy Indaba 2026, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh confirmed that the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) is nearing finalisation.
Three ministers, one portfolio 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... Friday, June 19, 2026 0 373
LNG import terminal milestone signed LNG import terminal milestone signed SOUTH AFRICA: The country reached a new milestone in the development of the new LNG terminal in Richards Bay that aims to position the port as a... Thursday, June 18, 2026 0 360
Cameroon moves to purge flag register of rogue vessels Cameroon moves to purge flag register of rogue vessels CAMEROON: Cameroon has launched a broad crackdown on fraudulent use of its national flag, striking 39 vessels from its ship registry and... Tuesday, June 16, 2026 0 653
Supporting port digitalisation Supporting port digitalisation CABO VERDE: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) initiated a needs assessment in Cabo Verde to support the future implementation of a... Saturday, June 13, 2026 0 373
World Oceans Day serves as a reminder to address environmental challenges World Oceans Day serves as a reminder to address environmental challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Commemorating World Oceans Day, Deputy Minister, Narend Singh launched two commissioned studies addressing the health of the... Tuesday, June 9, 2026 0 251
SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans 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... Monday, June 8, 2026 0 448
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,...