Navigating a new course Navigating a new course The Maritime Oracle sets sail Monday, May 19, 2025 0 983 Stepping away from the comfort of a guaranteed salary in favour of diving into the intrepid waters of entrepreneurship is always a challenge, but Samantha Montes has announced her intentions to the maritime industry and is looking forward to navigating a new course. She spoke to editor, Colleen Jacka, about her decision and thoughts for providing niche solutions to the industry.
Strategic discussions to deepen maritime cooperation Strategic discussions to deepen maritime cooperation SAMSA and GMA enhance collaboration Saturday, May 17, 2025 0 865 SOUTH AFRICA: Recent engagements between the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in Cape Town were aimed at deepening maritime cooperation between the two countries.
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 0 918
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 0 752
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 0 869
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 1119
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 1337
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 1303
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...