Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan Fisheries included in Africa’s agriculture 10-year action plan Improving Africa’s food systems Thursday, January 16, 2025 0 1860 UGANDA: The importance of promoting sustainable fishing practices and building a resilient fishing sector is outlined in the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme’s (CAADP) action plan for 2026 to 2035.
Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider Acquisition bolsters service offerings for safety equipment provider NovaMarine acquires AllSurvey Industrial Wednesday, January 15, 2025 0 1854 SOUTH AFRICA: Marine safety and survival equipment service provider, NovaMarine, has acquired AllSurvey Industrial (Pty) Ltd (ASI), an engineering company with over 35 years’ experience in the maritime industry.
Nominations open for International Maritime Prize Nominations open for International Maritime Prize Nominations for the 2024 Maritime Prize for contributions to the work of the International Maritime Organisation will close at the end of March... Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 2222
Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service Electrifying launch highlights local supplier’s commitment to service SOUTH AFRICA: As a long standing Yanmar agent, Seascape Marine Services is benefiting from the Japanese engine manufacturer’s introduction... Tuesday, January 14, 2025 0 4440
Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny Safety of Egyptian dive boats under scrutiny The UK’s Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has expressed concern over apparent safety issues following three accidents involving... Monday, January 13, 2025 0 2094
Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits Heavy-duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits SOUTH AFRICA: As the pressure to reduce our carbon footprint mounts, cargo handlers can opt for electric forklifts to streamline their work... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 4264
GHG pricing mechanism proposal GHG pricing mechanism proposal A total of 47 countries including four from Africa together with the International Chamber of Shipping have submitted a maritime greenhouse gas... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 2411
Namibian oil sector hiccough Namibian oil sector hiccough NAMIBIA: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) does believe that Shell’s decision to write-down $400 million on oil discoveries in a... Friday, January 10, 2025 0 5098
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
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...