Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business High-level government and business delegation sets sights on Italy Monday, June 1, 2026 0 630 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 for the Eastern Cape.
Mauritian yard provides support to Seychelles Defence Mauritian yard provides support to Seychelles Defence Coast Guard vessels dry docked in Mauritius Friday, May 29, 2026 0 467 SEYCHELLES: Maintenance and dry docking of Seychelles Coast Guard ships are being undertaken close to home at the Mauritian facilities of CNOI (Indian Ocean Shipyard) where yard is able to accommodate a variety of vessels from frigates, tuna seiners, supply vessels, and tugboats to high-end yachts.
Landmark judgement against African State 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... Friday, May 29, 2026 0 704
Africa needs solutions Africa needs solutions KENYA: Speaking at a workshop in Mombasa, Hellen Guebama of the AU-IBAR, urged participants to move away from strategies and work on practical... Friday, May 29, 2026 0 550
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 0 351
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 0 471
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 0 536
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 0 358
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.
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,...