Fisheries management high on agenda Fisheries management high on agenda Council meeting focuses on fishing sector Monday, January 20, 2025 0 1594 ANGOLA: A Presidential Decree to maximise the country’s national fish production and boost food security as well as encourage job creation has been approved by the Economic Committee of the Council of Ministers.
Locally built boats for inland waters Locally built boats for inland waters NIWA collaborates with indigenous boat company Saturday, January 18, 2025 0 1357 NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) believes that a decision to collaborate with an indigenous boat manufacturing company for the production of fibre and aluminium boats will help curb the rising number of boat incidents on the country’s inland waters.
Australian E&P company takes first steps into Africa Australian E&P company takes first steps into Africa ANGOLA: Having announced the conclusion of an agreement to participate in offshore Block 6/24 at the beginning of the month, CEO Andrew Knox... Friday, January 17, 2025 0 1691
Tunisia vows to protect fisheries through stronger governance Tunisia vows to protect fisheries through stronger governance TUNISIA: A limited Ministerial Council confirmed the importance of protecting the country’s fisheries as well as the need to stimulate... Thursday, January 16, 2025 0 1558
Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan UGANDA: The importance of promoting sustainable fishing practices and building a resilient fishing sector is outlined in the Comprehensive Africa... Thursday, January 16, 2025 0 1525
Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider SOUTH AFRICA: Marine safety and survival equipment service provider, NovaMarine, has acquired AllSurvey Industrial (Pty) Ltd (ASI), an engineering... Wednesday, January 15, 2025 0 1608
Nominations open for International Maritime Prize Nominations open for International Maritime Prize Nominations for the 2024 Maritime Prize for contributions to the work of the International Maritime Organisation will close at the end of March... Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 1984
Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service SOUTH AFRICA: As a long standing Yanmar agent, Seascape Marine Services is benefiting from the Japanese engine manufacturer’s introduction... Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 4153
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, March 4, 2026 A doctor on deck SOUTH AFRICA: A team of young South African doctors is harnessing rapid advances in communications technology to deliver professional medical care to fishing crews at sea, while helping vessel operators avoid operational downtime and costly...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force 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.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 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 transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...