Towards an aquaculture knowledge hub for Africa Towards an aquaculture knowledge hub for Africa Shaping the future of aquaculture on the continent Monday, November 20, 2023 0 206 ZAMBIA: The need to establish a continental Aquaculture Knowledge Hub was discussed at a consultative workshop last week in Lusaka in a bid to improve effective knowledge management and collaborative efforts within the African aquaculture sector.
Artificial Intelligence harnessed to protect marine mammals Artificial Intelligence harnessed to protect marine mammals Pilot project aims to prevent whale entanglements Monday, November 20, 2023 0 201 SOUTH AFRICA: A pilot project along South Africa’s West Coast is using cameras and hydrophones to alert mussel farmers in the Saldanha Bay Aquaculture Development Zone (SBADZ) to the presence of whales and activate the ADZ Incident and Emergency Response Protocol in the case of an entanglement.
Oil Market Predictions and What They Mean for Africa Oil Market Predictions and What They Mean for Africa The oil market is nothing if not volatile, but few eras match the last several years for dramatic ups and downs. NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of... Monday, November 20, 2023 0 142
Harassment of fur seals cause for concern Harassment of fur seals cause for concern SOUTH AFRICA: Incidents of harassment of Cape fur seals have become a cause for concern as members of the public have been reportedly throwing... Saturday, November 18, 2023 0 188
IMO elections are looming – what to expect IMO elections are looming – what to expect The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Council will meet next week for its 130th Session ahead of the Assembly’s 33rd Session... Thursday, November 16, 2023 0 246
Small scale rights decriminalise traditional fishing Small scale rights decriminalise traditional fishing SOUTH AFRICA: The era of interim relief declared for small scale fishers will come to an end as 62 small scale fishing cooperatives in the Western... Wednesday, November 15, 2023 0 197
South Africa takes a step closer to establishing a National Petroleum... South Africa takes a step closer to establishing a National Petroleum... SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s intention to establish a National Petroleum Company (NPC) took a step forward this week with the release for... Tuesday, November 14, 2023 0 195
Ultra-deep survey underway Ultra-deep survey underway NAMIBIA: An environmental and geophysical survey is being undertaken to map one of Namibia’s most challenging and remote offshore locations... Tuesday, November 14, 2023 0 145
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Friday, December 20, 2024 Lepanto report will lead to further investigations SOUTH AFRICA: Following the release of the Preliminary Report into the sinking of the Lepanto this week, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has confirmed that a Marine Court of Enquiry will be convened in the first quarter of next year as...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, December 16, 2024 Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime sector Unathi Sonti, Executive Chairperson of the Maritime Business Chamber returned from the 7th Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrators (AAMA) that was held in Tanzania at the end of November with an update on some of...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, December 13, 2024 Tanker added to South African registry SOUTH AFRICA: The 100.7m tanker, Uhambo, was officially welcomed as African Marine Solutions’ (AMSOL) 14th vessel to join the South African ships registry this week at a ceremony held in the Port of Durban on Monday.
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, December 12, 2024 OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala Dear Captain Lekala I think I can speak on behalf of many in the South African maritime industry when I say we are looking forward to seeing a permanent CEO take up position at the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). When the...
Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime sector Monday, December 16, 2024
Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime sector Monday, December 16, 2024