State-owned vessel management under the spotlight State-owned vessel management under the spotlight Ship management tender uncertainty continues Friday, June 13, 2025 0 1704 SOUTH AFRICA: The news that an urgent interdict had been filed against the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to challenge the validity of the management tender for the SA Agulhas II and Algoa sent ripples through the maritime industry and once again turned the spotlight on how state-owned vessels are managed.
Fisheries agreement resumes Fisheries agreement resumes European Union and Côte d’Ivoire renew their sustainable fisheries partnership Wednesday, June 11, 2025 0 600 CÔTE D’IVOIRE: After nearly a year, the EU and Côte d’Ivoire signed a protocol that resumes their cooperation under the fisheries partnership agreement last week.
Liberia identified for ship recycling, building and repair Liberia identified for ship recycling, building and repair LIBERIA: South Korea is assessing three potential sites in Liberia for the establishment of ship demolition and recycling, shipbuilding and ship... Tuesday, June 10, 2025 0 1004
Africa signs up at UNOC III Africa signs up at UNOC III Burundi, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guinea, Lesotho and South Africa were amongst the 18 countries that added their signature to the Biodiversity... Tuesday, June 10, 2025 0 946
New bunker spot for regional traffic New bunker spot for regional traffic SEYCHELLES: In a move that underscores the Republic of Seychelles intentions to develop its ocean economy, the president, Wavel Ramkalawan,... Monday, June 9, 2025 0 822
Partnering to strengthen maritime education and training Partnering to strengthen maritime education and training KENYA: A Korean delegation is assessing the maritime and shipping curricula as well as training programmes of two notable Kenyan institutions in... Friday, June 6, 2025 0 713
Promoting the African ocean agenda Promoting the African ocean agenda Just over 70 percent of all African countries border the ocean, creating a 26,000 nm coastline and a 13 million km2 of Exclusive Economic Zone... Friday, June 6, 2025 0 1030
Work begins to address traffic issues in port Work begins to address traffic issues in port SOUTH AFRICA: A long-time issue in the Port of Durban is being addressed as Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) begins work on a major road... Wednesday, June 4, 2025 0 882
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 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 respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...