Newly launched crew change service for Suez Newly launched crew change service for Suez Meeting the needs of transit vessels Tuesday, November 19, 2024 0 2077 EGYPT: Launched at the beginning of November by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), the Crew Change service to Canal-transiting vessels has reportedly been well-received by passing traffic.
Tuna catch is above board Tuna catch is above board A first for Senegal Monday, November 18, 2024 0 1783 SENEGAL: An Atlantic Ocean tuna fishery has become the first fishery in Senegal attain accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) following four-year Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) that was undertaken in collaboration with the national fisheries department and Key Traceability, a seafood supply chain consultancy.
Strengthening fisheries surveillance Strengthening fisheries surveillance SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Fisheries Authority named their new surveillance vessel, which will improve monitoring of fishing activities in the... Sunday, November 17, 2024 0 1631
Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs GABON: Maritime stakeholders gathered to discuss the development of a roadmap to establish clear guidelines for the sustainable governance of... Saturday, November 16, 2024 0 1493
Port acquisition given the green light Port acquisition given the green light SOUTH AFRICA: After revealing plans to take full control of Terminal de Carvão da Matola Limitada (TCM) during September, Grindrod Limited has... Friday, November 15, 2024 0 1721
Identifying threats to port facilities Identifying threats to port facilities MADAGASCAR: Security personnel working at Madagascar’s major ports received training on how to identify potential security threats and take... Thursday, November 14, 2024 0 1575
Efforts to restore coral reef boosted Efforts to restore coral reef boosted SEYCHELLES: A training programme, jointly hosted by Nature Seychelles and WWF Madagascar, came to an end this week to provide science-based coral... Thursday, November 14, 2024 0 1646
Latest incident of migrants at sea raises concerns Latest incident of migrants at sea raises concerns THE GAMIBIA: The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights’ (ACHPR) has issued a statement drawing attention to the latest death... Wednesday, November 13, 2024 0 1617
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.