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Safety audit highlights significant concerns

SAMSA commits to creating a fishing vessel safety plan

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SOUTH AFRICA: Having completed a three-month safety audit of fishing vessels operating out of all of South Africa’s major fishing harbours, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has highlighted several concerns relating to the age of the fleet, stability issues and the lack of safety management systems.

Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa

Collaborative efforts bolster seabed mapping in Africa

Celebrating World Hydrography Day

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The Gambia became the most recent African country to join the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) last month, highlighting the developing commitment from the continent to foster hydrographic skills and knowledge.

A focus on marine emergency response A focus on marine emergency response

A focus on marine emergency response

SOUTH AFRICA: Presenting a full programme, the AMSOL Group hosted stakeholders for a Marine Emergency Response and Preparedness seminar last week...
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External examiners appointed for small vessels External examiners appointed for small vessels

External examiners appointed for small vessels

Concluding a national series of refresher workshops, the South African Maritime Safety Authority has appointed 85 external examiners and trained...
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Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries

Strengthening gender equality in octopus fisheries

KENYA: A workshop aimed at strengthening gender dimensions, climate change, and environmental considerations in regional value chains for...
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State-owned vessel management under the spotlight State-owned vessel management under the spotlight

State-owned vessel management under the spotlight

SOUTH AFRICA: The news that an urgent interdict had been filed against the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to...
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Fisheries agreement resumes Fisheries agreement resumes

Fisheries agreement resumes

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: After nearly a year, the EU and Côte d’Ivoire signed a protocol that resumes their cooperation under the fisheries...
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Liberia identified for ship recycling, building and repair

LIBERIA: South Korea is assessing three potential sites in Liberia for the establishment of ship demolition and recycling, shipbuilding and ship...
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23 Nov 2026 THIRD AQUATIC RESOURCES AND BLUE ECONOMY CONFERENCE 11/23/2026 - 11/27/2026

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23 Nov 2026 PORT ENERGY TRANSITION: 11/23/2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

As ports move to the centre of the global energy transition, the World Maritime University (WMU) is bringing together perspectives from across the maritime sector to examine how ports can decarbonize their operations while emerging as energy hubs for shipping and the wider economy.

 

24 Nov 2026 MOBILISING THE GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY FOR PLASTIC POLLUTION 11/24/2026 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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EDITOR'S PICKS

South Africa’s sardine saga 0 Insights & Opinion
MRA Online

South Africa’s sardine saga

SOUTH AFRICA: Three and a half months after dead sardines first washed up on the West Coast, the die-off has ended; a virus has emerged as the most likely cause, and attention has now turned to how many fish remain in the water

Invitation to explore octopus fishery 0 Tender News
MRA Online

Invitation to explore octopus fishery

SOUTH AFRICA: Recognising the interest in the viability of an octopus fishery beyond False Bay, a five-year exploratory period is being initiated beyond False Bay to inform the feasibility of a potential directed fishery in those areas.

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