Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries Developing an action plan for Africa’s fisheries Stakeholders meet to formulate direction for new bureau Thursday, December 5, 2024 0 2687 ETHIOPIA: The adoption of a new fisheries bureau and the development of action plans for Africa’s fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic biodiversity sectors were central to discussions at a meeting held this week in Addis Ababa.
Africa well represented on new advisory body Africa well represented on new advisory body Improving submarine infrastructure Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 3118 Established last month by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, contains ten African members including a co-chair from Nigeria.
Call to Africa to build a responsible O&G sector Call to Africa to build a responsible O&G sector NAMIBIA: Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy has called on African nations to safeguard their socio-economic advantages from ongoing oil... Wednesday, December 4, 2024 0 3154
Port expansion project moves forward Port expansion project moves forward NIGERIA: Nigerdock has concluded an agreement to commence with the expansion of Snake Island Port, multipurpose port facility comprising of three... Tuesday, December 3, 2024 0 1767
A first for maritime training A first for maritime training LIBERIA: The first cohort of certified Liberian Marine Engineers Officers Class-3 graduated last week at a ceremony held at the Liberia Maritime... Monday, December 2, 2024 0 1750
New office for shipping company New office for shipping company UGANDA: Hapag-Lloyd has opened a strategic new office in the city of Kampala, the capital of Uganda to capitalise on the country’s... Monday, December 2, 2024 0 2215
Regulator addresses port issues Regulator addresses port issues SOUTH AFRICA: Announcing their record of decision on Friday, the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)highlighted several pressing concerns... Saturday, November 30, 2024 0 3108
Port equipment delivered to bolster performance Port equipment delivered to bolster performance EGYPT: The arrival of the Zhenhua 35 vessel at the Port of Said has marked the delivery of port equipment aimed at enhancing operational... Friday, November 29, 2024 0 1755
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...
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...