Multi-national maritime operations focus on safe navigation Multi-national maritime operations focus on safe navigation Turkey leads operation Sunday, November 24, 2024 0 1999 Naval and air assets from a range of nations and organisations including Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, the Republic of Korean Navy, Pakistan Navy, Seychelles Navy, Djibouti Coast Guard and Yemen Coast Guard participated in an operation around the Gulf of Aden and the Horn of Africa at the end of last month.
SARS rules for offshore bunkering finalised SARS rules for offshore bunkering finalised Offshore bunkering operations likely to resume Saturday, November 23, 2024 0 3956 SOUTH AFRICA: The amended of Sections 21, 60 and 120 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act 91 of 1964) have been finalised and will come into effect on 30 November 2024, just over a year after the South African Revenue Service (SARS) brought the offshore bunkering operations in Algoa Bay to a close.
Ongoing fatalities in the fishing sector Ongoing fatalities in the fishing sector SOUTH AFRICA: Following a renewed spike in incidents during 2024, a total of 429 fishers have lost their lives in the South African fishing... Friday, November 22, 2024 0 2064
Plans to create a database of registered fishing vessels Plans to create a database of registered fishing vessels GHANA: Building on calls to create a Regional Record of Authorised Fishing Vessels (RRAFV), participants at the recent meeting of the West Africa... Thursday, November 21, 2024 0 1802
Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels Critical shortage of naval architects impacts safety of fishing vessels SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa currently has only five qualified naval architects at its disposal both within the private sector and within the South... Wednesday, November 20, 2024 0 2443
Fishers face frightening figures Fishers face frightening figures SOUTH AFRICA: Fishers are six times more likely to succumb to fatal incidents while working; three times more likely to be in treatment for... Wednesday, November 20, 2024 0 2129
Newly launched crew change service for Suez Newly launched crew change service for Suez EGYPT: Launched at the beginning of November by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), the Crew Change service to Canal-transiting vessels has reportedly... Tuesday, November 19, 2024 0 2414
Tuna catch is above board Tuna catch is above board SENEGAL: An Atlantic Ocean tuna fishery has become the first fishery in Senegal attain accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)... Monday, November 18, 2024 0 2137
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...