Offshore licences attract interest Offshore licences attract interest Bidding round for upstream licensing Friday, May 16, 2025 0 839 LIBYA: The current bidding round for upstream licensing has already attracted more than 40 applicants and is due to be concluded by November this year.
Fostering sustainable fisheries transformation Fostering sustainable fisheries transformation Aligning national strategies to continental policies Thursday, May 15, 2025 0 1097 NIGER: With ambitions to become a major actor in Africa's sustainable fisheries transformation by aligning its national strategies to continental objectives, Niger has concluded a three-day workshop to address its plans with the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa (PFRS).
Oversight needed in marine diamond mining sector Oversight needed in marine diamond mining sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has resolved to conduct an urgent oversight visit to Alexkor following a... Thursday, May 15, 2025 0 1311
African voices must unite at UNOC-3 African voices must unite at UNOC-3 MOROCCO: Speaking at the opening of the high-level preparatory workshop for the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) recently,... Wednesday, May 14, 2025 0 1278
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 1050
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 0 939
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 0 856
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 1209
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...