Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs Engagement addresses governance issues for MPAs Stakeholders consult to conserve aquatic biodiversity Saturday, November 16, 2024 0 1746 GABON: Maritime stakeholders gathered to discuss the development of a roadmap to establish clear guidelines for the sustainable governance of Gabon’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) last week in a consultative meeting hosted by AU-IBAR and the Regional Fisheries Committee for the Gulf of Guinea (COREP).
Port acquisition given the green light Port acquisition given the green light Grindrod to proceed with acquisition of TCM Friday, November 15, 2024 0 2004 SOUTH AFRICA: After revealing plans to take full control of Terminal de Carvão da Matola Limitada (TCM) during September, Grindrod Limited has been given the green light by the Competition Commission without conditions.
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 1800
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 1885
Latest incident of migrants at sea raises concerns Latest incident of migrants at sea raises concerns THE GAMIBIA: The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights’ (ACHPR) has issued a statement drawing attention to the latest death... Wednesday, November 13, 2024 0 1821
Stakeholder engagements discuss new draft regulations Stakeholder engagements discuss new draft regulations SOUTH AFRICA: There was a rather dismal turnout from the maritime industry at this morning’s stakeholder engagement in Cape Town as the... Wednesday, November 13, 2024 0 2935
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 2305
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 2642
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,...
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...