Gabon takes control of its flag Gabon takes control of its flag Confirmation of termination of international ship registry agreement Monday, July 13, 2026 0 401 GABON: Following the lead of Comoros, the Government of Gabon has formally terminated its agreement with Intershipping Services LLC to manage its international ship registry.
Port users given tight window to weigh in on potential port disruptions Port users given tight window to weigh in on potential port disruptions Comments invited on wayleave notice Thursday, July 9, 2026 0 403 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has opened a seven-day public comment window that could directly impact traffic and logistics fluidness at the Port of Cape Town.
New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders 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... Thursday, July 9, 2026 0 356
African fisheries workshop to strengthen legal frameworks African fisheries workshop to strengthen legal frameworks A regional workshop is planned for the end of September to assist African States implement national legal frameworks on implementing CITES. Wednesday, July 8, 2026 0 312
Curbing illegal trade in seahorses Curbing illegal trade in seahorses The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has invited parties and other... Wednesday, July 8, 2026 0 273
New team to strengthen regional IMO support 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... Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 341
Underperformance erodes competitiveness Underperformance erodes competitiveness SOUTH AFRICA: The country’s underperforming transport sector was flagged as a threat that will erode South Africa’s competitiveness as... Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 328
New service strengthens global connections New service strengthens global connections A new service, commencing this week, will provide customers with dedicated direct connections linking West Africa with key global trade lanes. Monday, July 6, 2026 0 272
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ON THE QUAYSIDE It’s not easy for a new event to present itself and deliver real value to the maritime industry, but that’s exactly what the African Boating Conference (ABC) achieved in 2025. Introducing the conference into an already crowded...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026