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 0 838 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 SAMSA conducts refresher workshops Wednesday, June 18, 2025 0 742 Concluding a national series of refresher workshops, the South African Maritime Safety Authority has appointed 85 external examiners and trained over 100 personnel after audit findings highlighted the need for standardised examination practices among SAMSA-accredited skipper training institutions.
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 0 672
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 1769
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 0 664
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 1072
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 1028
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 0 901
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
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...