FRAP finalisation drags on FRAP finalisation drags on Decisions made to accommodate delays Sunday, August 31, 2025 0 1201 SOUTH AFRICA: Permits in the Small Pelagic sector that were due to expire at the end of August have been extended until 30 October due to delays in the finalisation of appeals in the sector – highlighting the ongoing dismal legacy attached to the 2021/22 Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP).
New service links Asia and Africa New service links Asia and Africa Streamlining trade Thursday, August 28, 2025 0 1079 CMA CGM has launched a new service to streamline trade between Asia and Africa connecting the Far East to Kenya, Tanzania and the Indian Ocean.
Delivering insights for effective ocean management Delivering insights for effective ocean management A new partnership between the Nippon Foundation–GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project and ProtectedSeas will further initiatives to foster collaborative... Thursday, August 28, 2025 0 875
Coordinated maritime patrol launched Coordinated maritime patrol launched SIERRA LEONE: A multi-day maritime operation to promote regional cooperation and strengthen the capacity of member states to combat maritime... Wednesday, August 27, 2025 0 1073
Supporting maritime education in Africa Supporting maritime education in Africa TANZANIA: Discussions to cooperate to building capacity in the maritime sector were held during a visit from the President of the World Maritime... Monday, August 25, 2025 0 796
Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand... Saturday, August 23, 2025 0 1037
Pledging port performance Pledging port performance NIGERIA: Recognising the importance of port performance to promote economic growth for the country’s exports, the Managing Director of the... Friday, August 15, 2025 0 683
Cameroon signs up for SAR membership Cameroon signs up for SAR membership CAMEROON: Cameroon Lifesaving as joined the network of maritime search and rescue organisations represented within the International Maritime... Thursday, August 14, 2025 0 1000
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, October 23, 2026 Maritime community gathers to remember seafarers SOUTH AFRICA: Members of the maritime community gathered together at a special ceremony in Cape Town yesterday to honour the five seafarers who lost their lives in a tragic accident at the beginning of October.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, October 15, 2026 Global cadet programme opens doors for seafarers from developing countries The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened nominations for the second phase of NextWave Seafarers, an initiative that gives cadets from developing countries the onboard experience they need to qualify as officers.
0 Trade MRA Online Thursday, October 8, 2026 Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
0 Seafarers MRA Online Sunday, October 4, 2026 Maritime industry responds to online speculation SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...
Port visit highlights importance of infrastructure investment to remain competitive Wednesday, October 7, 2026