Oversight needed in marine diamond mining sector Oversight needed in marine diamond mining sector Committee calls for urgent oversight visit to Alexkor Thursday, May 15, 2025 0 1286 SOUTH AFRICA: The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has resolved to conduct an urgent oversight visit to Alexkor following a sitting this week that included a briefing from the Equitable Access Campaign (EAC) highlighting allegations of maladministration and corruption in the State Owned Enterprise (SOE).
African voices must unite at UNOC-3 African voices must unite at UNOC-3 Call for a coordinated African voice Wednesday, May 14, 2025 0 1240 MOROCCO: Speaking at the opening of the high-level preparatory workshop for the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) recently, Morocco’s Secretary of State for Maritime Fisheries, Zakia Driouich, stressed the need for a strong, coordinated African voice at the discussions scheduled for June.
Joint patrol to deter piracy Joint patrol to deter piracy A joint patrol aimed at deterring piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Aden, Socotra Gap and along Somali east coast through coordinated... Wednesday, May 14, 2025 0 1026
Sharpening oil spill response in the Red Sea Sharpening oil spill response in the Red Sea EGYPT: Seven countries participated in a subregional workshop held in Hurghada, Egypt last week to build technical skills, enhance coordination... Tuesday, May 13, 2025 0 913
Boosting port safety in Madagascar Boosting port safety in Madagascar MADAGASCAR: Port security personnel in Madagascar have completed a full-scale exercise and specialised training in Mahajanga to boost the safety... Tuesday, May 13, 2025 0 843
Minister extends deadline for RFI to promote private participation in... Minister extends deadline for RFI to promote private participation in... SOUTH AFRICA: The National Department of Transport has granted a deadline extension for the Request For Information (RFI) regarding potential... Monday, May 12, 2025 0 1182
MoU to promote port developments MoU to promote port developments SEYCHELLES: Following a two-day visit to the Seychelles Ports Authority, the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) has signed a Memorandum of... Friday, May 9, 2025 0 744
Training improves response to whale strandings and entanglement Training improves response to whale strandings and entanglement NAMIBIA: Two training workshops were held last month to foster marine conservation by equipping participants to respond to and effectively manage... Friday, May 9, 2025 0 892
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...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...