Multi million rand investment to boost container handling Multi million rand investment to boost container handling New PPP for the Port of Richard’s Bay Tuesday, May 20, 2025 0 1197 SOUTH AFRICA: A R285 million investment in container handling at the Port of Richard’s Bay is set to increase the port’s annual capacity from 50,000 TEUs to 200,000 TEUs.
Applications invited for cadet training opportunity Applications invited for cadet training opportunity Pilot project to address need for seafarer training Monday, May 19, 2025 0 1993 The deadline to apply for NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025 is looming and cadets from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are invited to apply by 31 May 2025.
Navigating a new course Navigating a new course Stepping away from the comfort of a guaranteed salary in favour of diving into the intrepid waters of entrepreneurship is always a challenge, but... Monday, May 19, 2025 0 990
Strategic discussions to deepen maritime cooperation Strategic discussions to deepen maritime cooperation SOUTH AFRICA: Recent engagements between the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in Cape Town... Saturday, May 17, 2025 0 873
Funding sustainability in African fisheries Funding sustainability in African fisheries Projects in South Africa and Namibia are amongst the 85 successful proposals from around the world to benefit from R40 million worth of funding... Friday, May 16, 2025 0 924
Cabinet decisions impact port security Cabinet decisions impact port security SEYCHELLES: The commitment to establish a Port Control Unit (PCU) at the port by next month was approved during the latest cabinet meeting. Friday, May 16, 2025 0 759
Offshore licences attract interest Offshore licences attract interest LIBYA: The current bidding round for upstream licensing has already attracted more than 40 applicants and is due to be concluded by November this... Friday, May 16, 2025 0 873
Fostering sustainable fisheries transformation Fostering sustainable fisheries transformation NIGER: With ambitions to become a major actor in Africa's sustainable fisheries transformation by aligning its national strategies to... Thursday, May 15, 2025 0 1127
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...