Landmark judgement against African State Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea ordered to pay multi-million dollar compensation after detaining Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and crew for 92 days Friday, May 29, 2026 0 690 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 by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).
Africa needs solutions Africa needs solutions Workshop underlines Africa’s needs Friday, May 29, 2026 0 539 KENYA: Speaking at a workshop in Mombasa, Hellen Guebama of the AU-IBAR, urged participants to move away from strategies and work on practical solutions.
Maritime industry gets President’s attention Maritime industry gets President’s attention SEYCHELLES: Over the last week President Dr Patrick Herminie has visited both the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) as well as the Seychelles... Friday, May 29, 2026 0 343
Supporting maritime transport Supporting maritime transport SEYCHELLES: The Cabinet this week approved the extension of provisions under Harbour Regulations that will continue to support local coastal and... Thursday, May 28, 2026 0 458
Marion Island team back home as base remains temporarily closed Marion Island team back home as base remains temporarily closed SOUTH AFRICA: The SA Agulhas II berthed in the Port of Cape Town from Marion Island today after the scheduled trip to fetch the team of scientists... Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 527
Promoting health and safety in aquaculture sector Promoting health and safety in aquaculture sector GENEVA: Experts from governments and employers' and workers' organisations have adopted the first-ever code of practice on... Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 354
Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts SOUTH AFRICA: CSIR will lead the efforts of experts South Africa, Madagascar and Mauritius to develop the early-warning tools ... Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 306
Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns A spate of hijackings and armed robberies over the last two months have put at least 44 crewmembers at risk and raised concerns about a resurgence... Tuesday, May 26, 2026 0 537
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
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...