African voices must unite at UNOC-3 African voices must unite at UNOC-3 Call for a coordinated African voice Wednesday, May 14, 2025 0 1364 MOROCCO: Speaking at the opening of the high-level preparatory workshop for the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) recently, Morocco’s Secretary of State for Maritime Fisheries, Zakia Driouich, stressed the need for a strong, coordinated African voice at the discussions scheduled for June.
Joint patrol to deter piracy Joint patrol to deter piracy CMF and EUNAVFOR undertake joint patrol Wednesday, May 14, 2025 0 1141 A joint patrol aimed at deterring piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Aden, Socotra Gap and along Somali east coast through coordinated patrols by five vessels from the Combine Maritime Forces (CMF) and European Union Naval Forces (EUNAVFOR) last month.
Sharpening oil spill response in the Red Sea Sharpening oil spill response in the Red Sea EGYPT: Seven countries participated in a subregional workshop held in Hurghada, Egypt last week to build technical skills, enhance coordination... Tuesday, May 13, 2025 0 1038
Boosting port safety in Madagascar Boosting port safety in Madagascar MADAGASCAR: Port security personnel in Madagascar have completed a full-scale exercise and specialised training in Mahajanga to boost the safety... Tuesday, May 13, 2025 0 948
Minister extends deadline for RFI to promote private participation in... Minister extends deadline for RFI to promote private participation in... SOUTH AFRICA: The National Department of Transport has granted a deadline extension for the Request For Information (RFI) regarding potential... Monday, May 12, 2025 0 1302
MoU to promote port developments MoU to promote port developments SEYCHELLES: Following a two-day visit to the Seychelles Ports Authority, the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) has signed a Memorandum of... Friday, May 9, 2025 0 841
Training improves response to whale strandings and entanglement Training improves response to whale strandings and entanglement NAMIBIA: Two training workshops were held last month to foster marine conservation by equipping participants to respond to and effectively manage... Friday, May 9, 2025 0 995
Five companies in contention for terminal in Richards Bay Five companies in contention for terminal in Richards Bay SOUTH AFRICA: Five bidders are in contention to develop a liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes Precinct of the Port of Richards... Thursday, May 8, 2025 0 1416
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.