Towards an aquaculture knowledge hub for Africa Towards an aquaculture knowledge hub for Africa Shaping the future of aquaculture on the continent Monday, November 20, 2023 0 233 ZAMBIA: The need to establish a continental Aquaculture Knowledge Hub was discussed at a consultative workshop last week in Lusaka in a bid to improve effective knowledge management and collaborative efforts within the African aquaculture sector.
Artificial Intelligence harnessed to protect marine mammals Artificial Intelligence harnessed to protect marine mammals Pilot project aims to prevent whale entanglements Monday, November 20, 2023 0 240 SOUTH AFRICA: A pilot project along South Africa’s West Coast is using cameras and hydrophones to alert mussel farmers in the Saldanha Bay Aquaculture Development Zone (SBADZ) to the presence of whales and activate the ADZ Incident and Emergency Response Protocol in the case of an entanglement.
Oil Market Predictions and What They Mean for Africa Oil Market Predictions and What They Mean for Africa The oil market is nothing if not volatile, but few eras match the last several years for dramatic ups and downs. NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of... Monday, November 20, 2023 0 174
Harassment of fur seals cause for concern Harassment of fur seals cause for concern SOUTH AFRICA: Incidents of harassment of Cape fur seals have become a cause for concern as members of the public have been reportedly throwing... Saturday, November 18, 2023 0 223
IMO elections are looming – what to expect IMO elections are looming – what to expect The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Council will meet next week for its 130th Session ahead of the Assembly’s 33rd Session... Thursday, November 16, 2023 0 316
Small scale rights decriminalise traditional fishing Small scale rights decriminalise traditional fishing SOUTH AFRICA: The era of interim relief declared for small scale fishers will come to an end as 62 small scale fishing cooperatives in the Western... Wednesday, November 15, 2023 0 233
South Africa takes a step closer to establishing a National Petroleum... South Africa takes a step closer to establishing a National Petroleum... SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s intention to establish a National Petroleum Company (NPC) took a step forward this week with the release for... Tuesday, November 14, 2023 0 234
Ultra-deep survey underway Ultra-deep survey underway NAMIBIA: An environmental and geophysical survey is being undertaken to map one of Namibia’s most challenging and remote offshore locations... Tuesday, November 14, 2023 0 183
0 Tender News MRA Online Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Ship management tender resurfaces for another round of bidding SOUTH AFRICA: The contract to manage the SA Agulhas II and the Algoa that was extended again last month has once again been advertised by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, April 14, 2025 New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: Scheduled for October this year, the inaugural African Boating Conference will be hosted in Cape Town and aims to provide a broad perspective of the recreational marine sector on the continent.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, April 12, 2025 Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Measures that include a new fuel standard for ships as well as a global pricing mechanism for emissions are set to be formally adopted by the International Maritime Organisation in October this year and come into force in 2027.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, April 12, 2025 Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services MOZAMBIQUE: Two large vessels have entered service at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique to offer coastal shipping services to the country’s trade and strengthen the government’s commitment to boost cabotage.