Towards the implementation of an MPA action plan Towards the implementation of an MPA action plan Towards the implementation of an MPA action plan Tuesday, February 25, 2025 0 1718 MADAGASCAR: Stakeholders met last week to develop guidelines for the country’s implementation and governance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) with the goal of identifying potential challenges and establishing priority actions and mechanisms within the development of a comprehensive roadmap.
Charting the course for continued maritime surveillance Charting the course for continued maritime surveillance Transfer of YARIS on the table Monday, February 24, 2025 0 1597 CÔTE D’IVOIRE: A second meeting to review the roadmap for the transfer of YARIS to the YAOUNDE architecture as well as to discuss the continued funding of the system as funding of the GoGIN II ends drew input from regional maritime experts last week.
Master plan is close to completion Master plan is close to completion SOUTH AFRICA: Welcoming members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on board the SA Agulhas II last week, Nonhlanhla Mkhize, DG Nomfundo... Thursday, February 20, 2025 0 2136
Upgraded dredger ready for action Upgraded dredger ready for action SOUTH AFRICA: After a four-week installation process to install a new marine excavator on the Italeni undertaken in Transnet National Port... Thursday, February 20, 2025 0 1654
Drilling continues in Orange Basin Drilling continues in Orange Basin NAMIBIA: Following the completion of drilling operations for the Sagittarius-1X exploration well in Block 2914, located in the Orange Basin, the... Wednesday, February 19, 2025 0 1668
New leadership for CGIMA New leadership for CGIMA SEYCHELLES: As announced last year, the Republic of Seychelles officially assumed the Chairpersonship of the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime... Wednesday, February 19, 2025 0 1695
An icebreaker promotes relationship between DFFE and PPC An icebreaker promotes relationship between DFFE and PPC SOUTH AFRICA: Joining the SA Agulhas II for a trip from East London to Cape Town last weekend, members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee... Tuesday, February 18, 2025 0 1651
Eastern Cape abalone to be allocated to small-scale fishers Eastern Cape abalone to be allocated to small-scale fishers SOUTH AFRICA: Having published his intention to allocate abalone found in the Eastern Cape to the small-scale fishing sector, the Minister of... Friday, February 14, 2025 0 1642
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,...
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...