High taxes forcing fish traders out of business High taxes forcing fish traders out of business Fish maw traders petition over high taxes Wednesday, November 1, 2023 0 159 UGANDA: Fish Maw traders yesterday handed a petition to the government over excessive taxes they claim are forcing them out of business.
Putting the blue economy on the table Putting the blue economy on the table City of Cape Town interacts with boating sector Wednesday, November 1, 2023 0 341 SOUTH AFRICA: Stakeholders from the boating sector in Cape Town shared a table with representatives from the City of Cape Town yesterday to engage on issues impacting the continued growth of the Cape’s blue economy.
Regional maritime security strategy supported by IMO Regional maritime security strategy supported by IMO SOUTH AFRICA: A regional meeting that brought together high-level stakeholders to discuss strategies to promote a common maritime security plan... Wednesday, November 1, 2023 0 289
Second MMIPV is named in Durban Second MMIPV is named in Durban SOUTH AFRICA: The second of the three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) due for delivery to the South African Navy was named in Durban... Tuesday, October 31, 2023 0 174
Africa well represented in WMU Class of 2023 Africa well represented in WMU Class of 2023 SWEDEN: The World Maritime University’s graduating class of 2023 included 283 graduates from 71 countries and set a record with 35 percent... Monday, October 30, 2023 0 224
Campaign aims to turn the tide on declining penguin numbers Campaign aims to turn the tide on declining penguin numbers SOUTH AFRICA: Having taken a long term approach to saving the endangered African penguin, campaigners are not taken aback by the shown decline in... Thursday, October 26, 2023 0 205
A call to disqualify Russia for election to IMO Council A call to disqualify Russia for election to IMO Council INTERNATIONAL: Ukraine has asked Member States of the International Maritime Organisation not to re-elect the Russian Federation to the Council... Wednesday, October 25, 2023 0 282
Offshore rig utilisation on the rise Offshore rig utilisation on the rise INSIGHT: Offshore drilling rig utilisation is on the increase with availability beginning to tighten as new contracts become lengthier amidst a... Wednesday, October 25, 2023 0 199
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa currently has only five qualified naval architects at its disposal both within the private sector and within the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) – a situation that is resulting in challenges...
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, November 9, 2024 Comment on marine oil pollution response SOUTH AFRICA: The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in the Presidency invites interested persons and stakeholders to submit written comments on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill)...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, November 8, 2024 SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be hosting a series of three stakeholder engagements to discuss new regulations relating to marine pollution, seafarer welfare and safety.
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Trip around Africa benefits crew morale The longer transit routes adopted by ships wanting to avoid the Red Sea and who opt to sail around Africa are believed to be enhancing crew morale and improving life at sea. This unexpected consequence is highlighted in the latest Seafarer...