Funding fibreglass fishing vessel construction Funding fibreglass fishing vessel construction Milestone for modernising artisanal fisheries Tuesday, April 22, 2025 0 1082 LIBERIA: In a groundbreaking milestone for Liberia’s fisheries sector, the Bushrod Island fishing community of Banjor is now home to the country’s first-ever fibreglass fishing vessel production site, an initiative made possible through funding from the World Bank under the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP).
US transfers naval patrol vessels US transfers naval patrol vessels Celebrating partnerships in maritime defence Friday, April 18, 2025 0 1216 TUNISIA: The Tunisian Navy conducted a commissioning ceremony for two American 34 metre, Island Class Patrol Boats, yesterday as the vessels became the latest in a series of equipment contributed by the United States of America (USA) to strengthen the country’s maritime borders and promote regional security.
Drafting a roadmap for Marine Protected Areas Drafting a roadmap for Marine Protected Areas SENEGAL: A three-day workshop highlighted the importance of managing Senegal’s Marine Protected Areas (MPA) as vital assets for conserving... Friday, April 18, 2025 0 1231
Collaboration is key to develop maritime skills Collaboration is key to develop maritime skills SOUTH AFRICA: A programme aimed to discuss the way forward to develop maritime careers and identify the training requirements to meet future... Thursday, April 17, 2025 0 1837
Accelerating aquaculture Accelerating aquaculture ANGOLA: The Angolan Government is instituting measures to enhance existing feed factories and fingerling production centres, as well as encourage... Thursday, April 17, 2025 0 1249
Ship management tender resurfaces for another round of bidding Ship management tender resurfaces for another round of bidding SOUTH AFRICA: The contract to manage the SA Agulhas II and the Algoa that was extended again last month has once again been advertised by the... Tuesday, April 15, 2025 0 2295
Public comment invited on Upstream Petroleum Act Public comment invited on Upstream Petroleum Act SOUTH AFRICA: The public has until the middle of May to comment on the Draft Regulations of the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2024... Tuesday, April 15, 2025 0 1611
New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: Scheduled for October this year, the inaugural African Boating Conference will be hosted in Cape Town and aims to provide a broad... Monday, April 14, 2025 0 2122
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...