Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade Strengthening Africa’s position in global trade Partnering for African logistics Saturday, August 23, 2025 0 1039 DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Pledging port performance Pledging port performance Committing to improved efficiencies Friday, August 15, 2025 0 687 NIGERIA: Recognising the importance of port performance to promote economic growth for the country’s exports, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority concluded a management retreat with a call to renew efforts for continuous improvement in the ports.
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 1009
Boats and beds added to university Boats and beds added to university GHANA: In a bid to strengthen the Regional Maritime University’s (RMU) ability to provide practical maritime education, Modec Production... Friday, August 8, 2025 0 841
South Africa takes steps to ban plastic microbeads South Africa takes steps to ban plastic microbeads SOUTH AFRICA: Massive fines and long prison sentence could await those that continue to produce, distribute, or export plastic microbeads if the... Thursday, August 7, 2025 0 1202
African ports receive international recognition African ports receive international recognition Ports in Kenya, Ghana and Benin are represented as finalists in the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ Sustainability Awards... Wednesday, August 6, 2025 0 1038
The future of Africa’s aquaculture sector lies in PPPs The future of Africa’s aquaculture sector lies in PPPs CÔTE D’IVOIRE: The Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia and Chairperson of the... Tuesday, August 5, 2025 0 1181
Africa must recognise the importance of ports for driving prosperity Africa must recognise the importance of ports for driving prosperity ANGOLA: The Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) is calling on African ports to recognise their importance in driving... Friday, August 1, 2025 0 831
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, November 12, 2026 South Africa’s sardine saga SOUTH AFRICA: Three and a half months after dead sardines first washed up on the West Coast, the die-off has ended; a virus has emerged as the most likely cause, and attention has now turned to how many fish remain in the water
0 Tender News MRA Online Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Invitation to explore octopus fishery SOUTH AFRICA: Recognising the interest in the viability of an octopus fishery beyond False Bay, a five-year exploratory period is being initiated beyond False Bay to inform the feasibility of a potential directed fishery in those areas.
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Monday, November 9, 2026 Draft policy on new fisheries open for comment as coastal roadshow gets under way SOUTH AFRICA: Stakeholders have until midnight on 27 November to comment on a draft policy that will determine how new wild marine fisheries are opened up in South Africa, and how existing regulated fisheries may expand into new areas or adopt...
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.
Beyond the Cape: What shipping route diversification means for South Africa Thursday, November 12, 2026
Draft policy on new fisheries open for comment as coastal roadshow gets under way Monday, November 9, 2026
South African joins international panel to discuss resilience of marine businesses Friday, November 6, 2026
Experts gather to discuss strategies for sustainable use of the marine space Wednesday, November 4, 2026