Latest incident of migrants at sea raises concerns Latest incident of migrants at sea raises concerns ACHPR alarmed at third incident Wednesday, November 13, 2024 0 1736 THE GAMIBIA: The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights’ (ACHPR) has issued a statement drawing attention to the latest death of almost 25 migrants including children following the sinking of their boat between the archipelago of the Comoros and the island of Mayotte.
Stakeholder engagements discuss new draft regulations Stakeholder engagements discuss new draft regulations SAMSA engagement kicks off in Cape Town Wednesday, November 13, 2024 0 2824 SOUTH AFRICA: There was a rather dismal turnout from the maritime industry at this morning’s stakeholder engagement in Cape Town as the South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA) kicked off a series of three sessions aimed at discussing several new pieces of draft regulations.
All-inclusive fishing regs a priority for 2025 All-inclusive fishing regs a priority for 2025 SOUTH AFRICA: Engaging with maritime stakeholders in Cape Town to discuss a host of new draft regulations, the South African Maritime Safety... Wednesday, November 13, 2024 0 2220
Another strategy revision for Island View Precinct Another strategy revision for Island View Precinct SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) original strategy for the Island View Precinct (IVP) in the Port of Durban which... Tuesday, November 12, 2024 0 2540
Port celebrates new shipping service Port celebrates new shipping service NIGERIA: The management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), Lekki Freeport Terminal, and the Lagos Free Zone officially launched the... Monday, November 11, 2024 0 2237
Bid to replace 90% of boats on waterways Bid to replace 90% of boats on waterways NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is embarking on a bid to replace more than 90% of the boats on the country’s... Sunday, November 10, 2024 0 2122
Comment on marine oil pollution response Comment on marine oil pollution response SOUTH AFRICA: The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in the Presidency invites interested persons and stakeholders to submit... Saturday, November 9, 2024 0 2083
SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be hosting a series of three stakeholder engagements to discuss new... Friday, November 8, 2024 0 2141
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.