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Unlocking Africa’s domestic boating potential

Discussions aim to address barriers

Thursday, September 18, 2025 0 986

SOUTH AFRICA: Despite claiming a leading position as a supplier of boats and yachts to the international market, South Africa has not been able to drive a vibrant domestic boating culture to support further growth in local boat building.

Fishery prepares for recertification

Trawl industry remains committed to sustainability

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 0 812

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) is preparing to undergo assessment for a fifth certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a globally recognised ecolabel for sustainable wild-caught seafood.

Partnership reaffirmed to ship medical support

GHANA: The Government of Ghana and international charity Mercy Ships have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global...

Towards cleaner shipping in Africa

GHANA: Ghana is taking preparatory steps towards a cleaner shipping industry with the completion of the pre-feasibility study on Green Shipping...

SAR vessel to improve water safety

GHANA: In an effort to enhance safety on Volta Lake, the Ghana Maritime Authority has deployed a new search and rescue vessel.

International SAR day celebrated for the first time

Having accepted a proposal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Cospas-Sarsat Council has designated the 10th September as Cospas-Sarsat Global...

Nigeria calls for removal of unjust shipping charges

NIGERIA: Citing war risk insurance surcharges as outdated and unjust, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has called...

Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again

SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority...

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29 Sep 2026 REGIONAL CITES WORKSHOP 9/29/2026 10:00 AM - 10/1/2026 3:00 PM

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretariat and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have invited parties and observers to a regional workshop on implementing CITES through national fisheries legal frameworks for countries in Africa.