Eastern Cape abalone to be allocated to small-scale fishers Eastern Cape abalone to be allocated to small-scale fishers Call of public comment Friday, February 14, 2025 0 1556 SOUTH AFRICA: Having published his intention to allocate abalone found in the Eastern Cape to the small-scale fishing sector, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George has called for public comment.
Patrol vessel set to combat IUU Patrol vessel set to combat IUU Vessel handover Tuesday, February 11, 2025 0 1614 LIBERIA: The Liberian Fisheries Authority (NaFAA) handed over the patrol vessel, Lone Star to the Ministry of National Defence for use by the Liberia Coast Guard to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing as well as enhance compliance and enforcement across the nine coastal Counties.
Marine spatial plan published for comment Marine spatial plan published for comment SEYCHELLES: Seychelles’ draft Marine Spatial Plan has been made available for public comment for a 28-day period. Tuesday, February 11, 2025 0 2224
South Africa and Nigeria eye IMO Council seat South Africa and Nigeria eye IMO Council seat After failing to regain a seat on the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Council at the end of 2023, Nigeria and South Africa have... Monday, February 10, 2025 0 2137
Two harbour tugs up for auction Two harbour tugs up for auction SOUTH AFRICA: Two of Transnet National Ports Authority’s tugboats will go on auction later this month at a starting bid of R2,5... Friday, February 7, 2025 0 1887
Port partnership signed Port partnership signed CONGO: AD Ports Group and the CMA CGM Group have formed a joint venture to develop, manage, and operate New East Mole multipurpose terminal at the... Friday, February 7, 2025 0 1473
Oil escapes wreck during removal operations Oil escapes wreck during removal operations SOUTH AFRICA: Discoveries of oil on the main beaches of Strandfontein on the West Coast last week have been confirmed by the South African... Thursday, February 6, 2025 0 1841
20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal 20 year concession for Angolan multipurpose terminal ANGOLA: AD Ports Group officially began its long-term management and development of Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal with local partners in Angola... Saturday, February 1, 2025 0 2614
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...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business 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...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 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 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.