South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas High Seas Treaty approved for ratification Friday, July 3, 2026 0 324 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.
DFFE commits to new Minister DFFE commits to new Minister Third Minister of the administration takes office Thursday, July 2, 2026 0 279 SOUTH AFRICA: David Maynier has officially taken up the position of Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment after being sworn in at a ceremony held in Pretoria yesterday.
Promoting performance to avoid expensive rerouting Promoting performance to avoid expensive rerouting SOUTH AFRICA: The Western Cape Government has called on the Port of Cape Town to avoid the significant rerouting of agricultural exports that were... Wednesday, July 1, 2026 0 316
Avatar recruiting goes live for seafarers Avatar recruiting goes live for seafarers A new live avatar interviewer recruitment platform designed for merchant shipping and the wider maritime industry, has been launched to help... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 307
Offshore reprocessing project to assess hydrocarbon potential Offshore reprocessing project to assess hydrocarbon potential SIERRA LEONE: Reprocessing projects for offshore acreage have commenced to support efficient screening, early-stage evaluation and... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 256
Discussions to open Russian market to Seychelles' fisheries Discussions to open Russian market to Seychelles' fisheries SEYCHELLES: Discussions during a visit by a Russian delegation could strengthen maritime partnerships between Russia and the Seychelles as the two... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 299
TAC increases confirmed TAC increases confirmed SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has announced the increase of the sardine total allowable catch... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 231
Progress made in programme to track authorised fishing vessels Progress made in programme to track authorised fishing vessels NIGERIA: Working to progress efforts to track authorised fishing vessels operating in West Africa, the Fisheries Committee for the West Central... Monday, June 29, 2026 0 255
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
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...
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026