WCRL season extended as an olive branch to small-scale fishers WCRL season extended as an olive branch to small-scale fishers DFFE reaches out to small-scale fishers Thursday, May 7, 2026 0 336 SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at small-scale fisheries engagements this week, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp confirmed that the West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) nearshore fishing season would remain open for the month of May.
Fishing fleet modernisation boosted Fishing fleet modernisation boosted Two new deep vessels launched Wednesday, May 6, 2026 0 507 EGYPT: Delivered as part of a series of 12 high seas fishing vessels, the Rezk 2 and Rezk 3 were launched this week in Port Said to further an ongoing strategy that will modernise the Egyptian fishing vessel fleet.
Mediation breaks deadlock over auctioned container Mediation breaks deadlock over auctioned container NIGERIA: A dispute over a container auctioned by the Nigeria Customs Service has been resolved through mediation, with the box ordered for release. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 0 335
New petroleum vessel to join fleet New petroleum vessel to join fleet EGYPT: A new petroleum supply and services vessel, which left its Chinese builder’s yard this past weekend is expected to officially join... Monday, May 4, 2026 0 426
Forming a framework to fight illegal maritime activities Forming a framework to fight illegal maritime activities TOGO: Experts met at the end of April to discuss a draft framework aimed at harmonising action to combat illicit maritime activities within West... Monday, May 4, 2026 0 348
Shaping regional marine protected area governance in Africa Shaping regional marine protected area governance in Africa SENEGAL: Standing at the edge of the Somone lagoon in Senegal, participants of the regional Marine Protected Areas (MPA) training witnessed... Saturday, May 2, 2026 0 252
Namibians cruising for employment Namibians cruising for employment NAMIBIA: Some 50 Namibians were recruited to join MSC Cruise ships during a workshop hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development... Friday, May 1, 2026 0 507
Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action KENYA: Senior officials from the African Union, the European Union and the Government of Kenya used the 3rd Internal Coordination Meeting of... Friday, May 1, 2026 0 302
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.