Contractor announced for milestone port project Contractor announced for milestone port project Port of East London infrastructure project signed Wednesday, November 22, 2023 0 617 SOUTH AFRICA: Stefanutti Stocks was identified as the successful bidder of the request for proposals issued by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in July this year to undertake the deepening and strengthening of N Berth in the Port of East London.
Fisheries week promotes careers in fishing sector Fisheries week promotes careers in fishing sector Celebrates World Fisheries Day Wednesday, November 22, 2023 0 246 SEYCHELLES: In his opening address at Fisheries Week, which was also attended by President Wavel Ramkalawan, Minister for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Jean-François Ferrari highlighted the opportunities for careers within the sector.
South African elected to head international fishing industry body South African elected to head international fishing industry body SOUTH AFRICA: Felix Ratheb, Chief Executive of Sea Harvest was elected to chair the International Groundfish Forum (IGF) at the Groundfish Forum... Wednesday, November 22, 2023 0 345
Investing in the future of maritime training Investing in the future of maritime training SOUTH AFRICA: Now with six centres in South Africa, Sea Safety Training Group (SSTG) is continuing to invest in equipment to meet the training... Tuesday, November 21, 2023 0 2092
Towards an aquaculture knowledge hub for Africa Towards an aquaculture knowledge hub for Africa ZAMBIA: The need to establish a continental Aquaculture Knowledge Hub was discussed at a consultative workshop last week in Lusaka in a bid to... Monday, November 20, 2023 0 251
Artificial Intelligence harnessed to protect marine mammals Artificial Intelligence harnessed to protect marine mammals SOUTH AFRICA: A pilot project along South Africa’s West Coast is using cameras and hydrophones to alert mussel farmers in the Saldanha Bay... Monday, November 20, 2023 0 255
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 0 194
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 0 242
0 Report Back MRA Online Friday, June 6, 2025 Promoting the African ocean agenda Just over 70 percent of all African countries border the ocean, creating a 26,000 nm coastline and a 13 million km2 of Exclusive Economic Zone (according to a report published by the Institute of Security Studies in 2021). As a continent, this...
0 Tender News MRA Online Friday, May 30, 2025 SAMSA drops out of ship management bid SOUTH AFRICA: In a surprising turn of events, SAMSA Maritime Special Projects (MSP) is not listed amongst the bidders for the ship management contract to run the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) SA Agulhas II...
0 Maritime Education & Training MRA Online Monday, May 19, 2025 Applications invited for cadet training opportunity The deadline to apply for NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025 is looming and cadets from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are invited to apply by 31 May 2025.
0 Report Back MRA Online Thursday, May 15, 2025 Oversight needed in marine diamond mining sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has resolved to conduct an urgent oversight visit to Alexkor following a sitting this week that included a briefing from the Equitable Access Campaign (EAC) highlighting...