Fishing pension scheme formalised Fishing pension scheme formalised EU contributes to fishers’ pensions Wednesday, April 9, 2025 0 975 SEYCHELLES: The new Fishers’ Pension Scheme has been formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Seychelles Fisheries Authority (SFA), the Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy, the Seychelles Pension Fund and the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade.
Overfishing undermines coastal communities in Africa Overfishing undermines coastal communities in Africa New study provides recommendations for management Wednesday, April 2, 2025 0 1101 A new study shows that overfishing is eroding the sustainability of tropical coral reef fisheries in East Africa, with small-scale fishers losing out on fisheries productivity as entire species disappear from their catch.
Two-year contract for drillship in West Africa Two-year contract for drillship in West Africa Valaris Limited has been awarded a two-year contract offshore West Africa for drillship Valaris DS-10 that is expected to commence late in the... Tuesday, April 1, 2025 0 1750
Surveying maps out safer maritime development and operations Surveying maps out safer maritime development and operations SOUTH AFRICA: A focus on port development and offshore maritime projects within Africa is having a positive impact on the hydrographic sector with... Monday, March 31, 2025 0 4605
Focusing on Africa’s port performance Focusing on Africa’s port performance SOUTH AFRICA: Discussions focused on improving port performance in Africa will take centre stage in Cape Town next week as over 200 industry... Thursday, March 27, 2025 0 1298
Mauritius positions itself as a bunkering hub Mauritius positions itself as a bunkering hub MAURITIUS: Opening Maritime Week Africa 2025, the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell affirmed... Thursday, March 27, 2025 0 1603
Shellfish waste holds opportunities for recycling Shellfish waste holds opportunities for recycling SOUTH AFRICA: The seafood industry produces mounds of chitinous waste from its shellfish every year that scientists at the Council for Scientific... Thursday, March 27, 2025 0 1457
President makes new appointment to stabilise authority President makes new appointment to stabilise authority LIBERIA: After being named as the Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) last week, J Cyrus Saygbe... Tuesday, March 25, 2025 0 1239
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...