SANParks launches multi-million rand support programme SANParks launches multi-million rand support programme Supporting small scale fisheries Wednesday, February 25, 2026 0 124 SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) has launched a R10.8 million Marine Economy Small-Scale Fisheries Support Programme aimed at strengthening sustainable livelihoods while safeguarding marine ecosystems for future generations.
Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force Latest accession triggers requirements for Cape Town Agreement Wednesday, February 25, 2026 0 502 The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
Minister sets deadline for appeals Minister sets deadline for appeals SOUTH AFRICA: With allocations due to expire at the end of the month and the deadline for appeals set for the 2nd of March, the Minister of... Friday, February 20, 2026 0 215
Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa 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... Thursday, February 19, 2026 0 263
Global agenda set to turn maritime regulations into practice Global agenda set to turn maritime regulations into practice For the first time, the International Maritime Organisation has set a two-year theme for its World Maritime Day that aims to see the global... Thursday, February 19, 2026 0 169
Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation 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... Wednesday, February 18, 2026 0 715
O&G and port sectors drive need for hydrographic data O&G and port sectors drive need for hydrographic data SOUTH AFRICA: Ongoing interest in exploring Africa’s potential as an oil and gas frontier as well as investment in port development is... Tuesday, February 17, 2026 0 364
Merger creates fifth largest container fleet Merger creates fifth largest container fleet INTERNATIONAL NEWS: The announced agreement between Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd to integrate under the Hapag-Lloyd brand... Tuesday, February 17, 2026 0 168
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.