Cameroon moves to purge flag register of rogue vessels Cameroon moves to purge flag register of rogue vessels Fraudulent websites and 55 ships targeted in sweeping clean-up operation Tuesday, June 16, 2026 0 640 CAMEROON: Cameroon has launched a broad crackdown on fraudulent use of its national flag, striking 39 vessels from its ship registry and identifying a further 16 as flying the Cameroonian flag without any legal right to do so. Two websites fraudulently assigning Cameroonian registration to vessels have also been exposed and referred to national and international authorities for deactivation.
Supporting port digitalisation Supporting port digitalisation Initiating the implementation of a Maritime Single Window Saturday, June 13, 2026 0 370 CABO VERDE: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) initiated a needs assessment in Cabo Verde to support the future implementation of a Maritime Single Window (MSW) system in the Port of Mindelo.
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 0 248
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 0 447
Excavating drugs in the Port of Durban Excavating drugs in the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), through the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) South African... Sunday, June 7, 2026 0 443
Recognising the China-Africa relationship Recognising the China-Africa relationship CHINA: Speaking in China, Tanzania’s Alternate Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Dr Devotha... Sunday, June 7, 2026 0 484
Positioning the Eastern Cape on the global maritime map Positioning the Eastern Cape on the global maritime map SOUTH AFRICA: Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane’s diplomatic mission continued this week as he landed in Greece where he aims to... Friday, June 5, 2026 0 424
Maritime census to quantify vessels and builders Maritime census to quantify vessels and builders The Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that... Thursday, June 4, 2026 0 352
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,...