Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa Celebrating World Hydrography Day Monday, June 23, 2025 0 614 The Gambia became the most recent African country to join the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) last month, highlighting the developing commitment from the continent to foster hydrographic skills and knowledge.
A focus on marine emergency response A focus on marine emergency response Seminar brings stakeholders together to discuss challenges and solutions Thursday, June 19, 2025 0 827 SOUTH AFRICA: Presenting a full programme, the AMSOL Group hosted stakeholders for a Marine Emergency Response and Preparedness seminar last week to help focus attention on the resources and skills required in the event of maritime incidents along the country’s coastline.
External examiners appointed for small vessels External examiners appointed for small vessels Concluding a national series of refresher workshops, the South African Maritime Safety Authority has appointed 85 external examiners and trained... Wednesday, June 18, 2025 0 732
Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries KENYA: A workshop aimed at strengthening gender dimensions, climate change, and environmental considerations in regional value chains for... Saturday, June 14, 2025 0 668
State-owned vessel management under the spotlight State-owned vessel management under the spotlight SOUTH AFRICA: The news that an urgent interdict had been filed against the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to... Friday, June 13, 2025 0 1760
Fisheries agreement resumes Fisheries agreement resumes CÔTE D’IVOIRE: After nearly a year, the EU and Côte d’Ivoire signed a protocol that resumes their cooperation under the fisheries... Wednesday, June 11, 2025 0 661
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 1061
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 1018
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
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...