Malawi calls for action against fraudulent use of registry Malawi calls for action against fraudulent use of registry Ships claim non-existent registry Tuesday, July 1, 2025 0 1927 MALAWI: Responding to news articles highlighting the fraudulent use of Malawi as a flag state, the Ministry of Transport and Public Works has written to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to confirm that the country does not operate an international ships registry and call for action against those ships claiming to be flagged by the landlocked country.
Fishing industry invited to engage on new fishing vessel regulations Fishing industry invited to engage on new fishing vessel regulations SAMSA plans fishing sector engagement Monday, June 30, 2025 0 818 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will host two stakeholder engagements in July with the fishing industry to discuss the development of draft regulations for the construction and equipment on fishing vessels.
Seafarers recognised across Africa - and the world Seafarers recognised across Africa - and the world The International Day of the Seafarer was celebrated across Africa yesterday as several maritime administrations hosted functions and posted... Thursday, June 26, 2025 0 918
Blue economy offers transformative opportunities Blue economy offers transformative opportunities COMOROS: The blue economy has been identified as a “transformative opportunity” for Comoros to achieve sustainable and inclusive... Wednesday, June 25, 2025 0 835
Safety audit highlights significant concerns Safety audit highlights significant concerns SOUTH AFRICA: Having completed a three-month safety audit of fishing vessels operating out of all of South Africa’s major fishing harbours,... Tuesday, June 24, 2025 0 918
Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa The Gambia became the most recent African country to join the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) last month, highlighting the... Monday, June 23, 2025 0 622
A focus on marine emergency response A focus on marine emergency response SOUTH AFRICA: Presenting a full programme, the AMSOL Group hosted stakeholders for a Marine Emergency Response and Preparedness seminar last week... Thursday, June 19, 2025 0 830
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 0 736
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
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.