Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts The push for African environmental data tools amid storm and oil spill risks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 326 SOUTH AFRICA: CSIR will lead the efforts of experts South Africa, Madagascar and Mauritius to develop the early-warning tools needed to manage oil spills, typhoons and coastal flood risks off Africa’s eastern and southern coasts.
Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns Countries urge coordinated action Tuesday, May 26, 2026 0 549 A spate of hijackings and armed robberies over the last two months have put at least 44 crewmembers at risk and raised concerns about a resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the off the coast of Somalia.
Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation MADAGASCAR: A regional study tour to promote the sustainable octopus fisheries, harvesting, handling, processing, marketing and conservation was... Monday, May 25, 2026 0 474
Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment SOUTH AFRICA: A public participation process is under way for revised Environmental Management Programmes covering four offshore production rights... Friday, May 22, 2026 0 585
Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market EGYPT: With two tugboats under construction for the export market, and the contract for another two signed, the Suez Canal Company (SCA) is... Friday, May 22, 2026 0 480
Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Developing countries, in particular small island developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs), can now apply for financial... Thursday, May 21, 2026 0 479
Collaborative efforts needed to address maritime security Collaborative efforts needed to address maritime security KENYA: “No single nation can address the maritime threat matrix in isolation,” the Commander of the Kenya Navy, Major General Paul... Thursday, May 21, 2026 0 632
Enhancing emergency response to hazardous threats Enhancing emergency response to hazardous threats MAURITIUS: A full-scale simulation exercise saw some 200 emergency responders participate in joint multi-agency emergency and response training to... Wednesday, May 20, 2026 0 624
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
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,...