SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements Stakeholder engagement on new regulations Friday, November 8, 2024 0 2288 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be hosting a series of three stakeholder engagements to discuss new regulations relating to marine pollution, seafarer welfare and safety.
Japan provides aquaculture training to West Africa Japan provides aquaculture training to West Africa Enhancing aquaculture on the African continent Thursday, November 7, 2024 0 1924 Members of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) Working Group on Aquaculture (WGAq) recently participated in an intensive twenty-day biosecurity training program organised by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) in Japan.
Call for Comments – fishing policies Call for Comments – fishing policies SOUTH AFRICA: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has published a notice in the Government Gazette inviting... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 1752
Shipping acquisition gets the green light Shipping acquisition gets the green light SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission approved the proposed transaction whereby Mitsui O.S.K. Lined, Ltd intends to acquire Gearbulk Holding... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 2061
MoU on fisheries and aquaculture MoU on fisheries and aquaculture SOUTH AFRICA: Hosting the Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile, Dr Gloria de la Fuente González this week, the Deputy... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 1882
Researchers call for an integrated logistics system Researchers call for an integrated logistics system SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are calling for an overhaul of the country’s... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 1869
Head and sails above the rest Head and sails above the rest In an award ceremony dominated by European yacht builders, South African Southern Wind Shipyard beat YYachts of Germany and Aegean Yacht of Turkey... Wednesday, November 6, 2024 0 2324
Trip around Africa benefits crew morale Trip around Africa benefits crew morale The longer transit routes adopted by ships wanting to avoid the Red Sea and who opt to sail around Africa are believed to be enhancing crew morale... Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 1974
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...
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.