Allocation for small-scale fishers increased Allocation for small-scale fishers increased DFFE aims to boost local economies Tuesday, January 21, 2025 0 1648 SOUTH AFRICA: Small-scale fishers will benefit from a 36% increase allocation in certain fish species in a move that the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) believes will help boost local economies and empower fishing communities.
Committee tasked with improving commercial vessel safety Committee tasked with improving commercial vessel safety Commercial boat operations to be reviewed Monday, January 20, 2025 0 1589 NIGERIA: A special committee has been formed to review commercial boat operations in Nigeria’s coastal and inland waters in an effort to address increasing concerns about safety along the country’s coastline and inland waters.
Fisheries management high on agenda Fisheries management high on agenda ANGOLA: A Presidential Decree to maximise the country’s national fish production and boost food security as well as encourage job creation... Monday, January 20, 2025 0 1804
Locally built boats for inland waters Locally built boats for inland waters NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) believes that a decision to collaborate with an indigenous boat manufacturing company for... Saturday, January 18, 2025 0 1503
Australian E&P company takes first steps into Africa Australian E&P company takes first steps into Africa ANGOLA: Having announced the conclusion of an agreement to participate in offshore Block 6/24 at the beginning of the month, CEO Andrew Knox... Friday, January 17, 2025 0 1803
Tunisia vows to protect fisheries through stronger governance Tunisia vows to protect fisheries through stronger governance TUNISIA: A limited Ministerial Council confirmed the importance of protecting the country’s fisheries as well as the need to stimulate... Thursday, January 16, 2025 0 1688
Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan UGANDA: The importance of promoting sustainable fishing practices and building a resilient fishing sector is outlined in the Comprehensive Africa... Thursday, January 16, 2025 0 1755
Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider SOUTH AFRICA: Marine safety and survival equipment service provider, NovaMarine, has acquired AllSurvey Industrial (Pty) Ltd (ASI), an engineering... Wednesday, January 15, 2025 0 1773
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.