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 2096 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 1806 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 1644
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 1506
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 1801
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 1592
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 1668
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 1631
0 Ports MRA Online Friday, April 10, 2026 Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the existing Point multi-purpose terminal quay wall and a proposed new Point Container Terminal quay wall.
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
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...