Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety Distributing 42,000 lifejackets for inland water safety Promoting safety on board Monday, May 5, 2025 0 1170 NIGERIA: After announcing the intention to distribute 42,000 lifejackets to waterway users across the country, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola handed over the first batch of 3,500 on Friday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Strengthening youth participation in Africa’s Blue Economy Strengthening youth participation in Africa’s Blue Economy Forum of Young Africans on the Blue Economy Friday, May 2, 2025 0 848 MADAGASCAR: Held last month, a forum, with the objective of strengthening Africa’s youth participation in the continent’s Blue Economy, has called on the African Union to integrate recommendations into the Africa Blue Economy Strategy and African Youth Charter.
Africa remains a hotspot for stowaways Africa remains a hotspot for stowaways While the number of incidents reported from Africa ports have decreased, statistics show that Africa is still the main hotspot for stowaway... Thursday, May 1, 2025 0 1643
Affirming African cruise sector Affirming African cruise sector BENIN: Entering the Autonomous Port of Cotonou last week Friday, the Crystal Symphony was officially the largest cruise ship to enter the port and... Wednesday, April 30, 2025 0 1313
Port safety and security on the table Port safety and security on the table MAURITIUS: “Port safety and security is our top priority. It is the security of the state and there should be no compromise”,... Wednesday, April 30, 2025 0 803
Strengthening Flag State implementation in Africa Strengthening Flag State implementation in Africa KENYA: A regional workshop led by the International Maritime Organisation in Mombasa has helped maritime professionals in Eastern and Southern... Tuesday, April 29, 2025 0 1115
Mega ship docks in Ghana Mega ship docks in Ghana GHANA: MPS Terminal 3 at the Port of Tema recently received one of the world’s largest container ships, the 400-metre-long MSC Türkiye,... Monday, April 28, 2025 0 1138
Funding fibreglass fishing vessel construction Funding fibreglass fishing vessel construction LIBERIA: In a groundbreaking milestone for Liberia’s fisheries sector, the Bushrod Island fishing community of Banjor is now home to the... Tuesday, April 22, 2025 0 1114
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...