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Promoting regional cooperation to fight IUU fishing

ECOWAS workshop

Saturday, October 19, 2024 0 1467

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: ECOWAS states met this week to promote a framework for regional cooperation to fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in the region.

Expansion of maritime training receives support from industry

SAMTRA engages with industry on plans

Friday, October 18, 2024 0 1738

SOUTH AFRICA: Presenting ambitious plans to bolster their maritime training output to the industry, the South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) provided details relating to the expansion of their current facilities as well as their intention to work closely with the Department of Higher Education and the maritime education and training...

Ship management bid cancelled again

SOUTH AFRICA: The important contract to provide ship management services to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has...

Fishing in top six priorities for Department

SOUTH AFRICA: “Fishing for Freedom” has been named as one of the Six Big Priorities by Dr Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries...

Squid served up in South African courts

SOUTH AFRICA: Squid was on the menu in court this month as two separate cases were heard relating to the total allowable effort in the fishery in...

Offshore services impacted by decrease in ships' traffic

SOUTH AFRICA: Despite the continued crisis in the Red Sea, there has been a downturn in ships’ traffic coming around the Cape that is...

Partnership to enhance port security

LIBERIA: The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) is exploring a new partnership with the European Union (EU) aimed at enhancing port safety and...

Insurer issues warnings of cargo losses off South Africa

Many ships are avoiding the Red Sea by sailing around South Africa exposing them to unforgiving seas around the Cape. With several incidents of...

RSS Upcoming Events

1 Jun 2026 SEAPOWER FOR AFRICA 6/1/2026 - 6/4/2026

The Sixth SPAS will feature conference sessions, networking events and an international exhibition showcasing the latest naval equipment, technologies and solutions that will help our navies effectively protect Africa’s maritime interests. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to this landmark symposium and working together to shape a safer, more cooperative maritime future for the continent.

3 Jun 2026 FAIRSHIP SA MARINE BURSARY GOLF DAY 6/3/2026

The SATS General Botha Old Boys Association Bursary Fund is once again hosting a Durban Golf Day one which takes place on 3 June 2026.

10 Jun 2026 INTEGRATING FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES IN MENA MARITIME TRANSPORT 6/10/2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The webinar will address the latest trends in digitalization, automation, and green innovations, while exploring the regulatory and policy implications that accompany this accelerated change.