Supporting artisanal fishers Supporting artisanal fishers Training and equipment made available Monday, December 16, 2024 0 1957 MAURITIUS: Some 100 fishers received certificates this week after completing the General Course for Fishers at the Mauritius Maritime Training Academy, in Pointe-aux-Sables.
Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime... Far reaching resolutions to address challenges in the African maritime... 7th Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrators (AAMA) Monday, December 16, 2024 0 3247 Unathi Sonti, Executive Chairperson of the Maritime Business Chamber returned from the 7th Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrators (AAMA) that was held in Tanzania at the end of November with an update on some of the resolutions taken by the maritime authorities across the continent.
Modernisation plan for Kenya’s navy Modernisation plan for Kenya’s navy KENYA: Speaking at the country’s Navy’s 60th anniversary, Kenya’s President William Ruto committed to increasing support for the... Sunday, December 15, 2024 0 2554
Tanker added to South African registry Tanker added to South African registry SOUTH AFRICA: The 100.7m tanker, Uhambo, was officially welcomed as African Marine Solutions’ (AMSOL) 14th vessel to join the South African... Friday, December 13, 2024 0 3900
Africa leads first meeting to improve undersea infrastructure Africa leads first meeting to improve undersea infrastructure Chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the inaugural meeting of the International Advisory Body on... Friday, December 13, 2024 0 2538
Harmonising policy key to regional fisheries management Harmonising policy key to regional fisheries management LIBERIA: Concluding today, the 15th session of the Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC)... Friday, December 13, 2024 0 2436
OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala OPEN LETTER: Dear Captain Rufus Lekala Dear Captain Lekala I think I can speak on behalf of many in the South African maritime industry when I say we are looking forward to seeing a... Thursday, December 12, 2024 0 3221
Five day training aims to enhance port security Five day training aims to enhance port security MAURITIUS: A five-day training initiative aimed at elevating port security hosted by the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue... Wednesday, December 11, 2024 0 2398
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...