Fishers face frightening figures Fishers face frightening figures Fish Platform highlights the vulnerability of fishers Wednesday, November 20, 2024 0 1956 SOUTH AFRICA: Fishers are six times more likely to succumb to fatal incidents while working; three times more likely to be in treatment for substance misuse and are more vulnerable to suicide than the general population.
Newly launched crew change service for Suez Newly launched crew change service for Suez Meeting the needs of transit vessels Tuesday, November 19, 2024 0 2245 EGYPT: Launched at the beginning of November by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), the Crew Change service to Canal-transiting vessels has reportedly been well-received by passing traffic.
Tuna catch is above board Tuna catch is above board SENEGAL: An Atlantic Ocean tuna fishery has become the first fishery in Senegal attain accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)... Monday, November 18, 2024 0 1955
Strengthening fisheries surveillance Strengthening fisheries surveillance SEYCHELLES: The Seychelles Fisheries Authority named their new surveillance vessel, which will improve monitoring of fishing activities in the... Sunday, November 17, 2024 0 1764
Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs GABON: Maritime stakeholders gathered to discuss the development of a roadmap to establish clear guidelines for the sustainable governance of... Saturday, November 16, 2024 0 1650
Port acquisition given the green light Port acquisition given the green light SOUTH AFRICA: After revealing plans to take full control of Terminal de Carvão da Matola Limitada (TCM) during September, Grindrod Limited has... Friday, November 15, 2024 0 1919
Identifying threats to port facilities Identifying threats to port facilities MADAGASCAR: Security personnel working at Madagascar’s major ports received training on how to identify potential security threats and take... Thursday, November 14, 2024 0 1719
Efforts to restore coral reef boosted Efforts to restore coral reef boosted SEYCHELLES: A training programme, jointly hosted by Nature Seychelles and WWF Madagascar, came to an end this week to provide science-based coral... Thursday, November 14, 2024 0 1792
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.