African navies commit to establishing a combined EEZ African navies commit to establishing a combined EEZ Sea Power for Africa Symposium aims to advance continent’s maritime strategy Friday, October 25, 2024 0 1777 Meeting at a symposium in Cape Town this month, African navies have established a technical working group to investigate the conceptualisation of the Combined Exclusive Maritime Zone of Africa (CEMZA) as envisioned in the African Integrated Maritime Strategy 2050 (AIMS 2050).
Port efficiencies go pear shaped Port efficiencies go pear shaped Port inefficiencies cost apple and pear farmers R26,000 per hectare Friday, October 25, 2024 0 1621 SOUTH AFRICA: Turnaround strategies at the Port of Cape Town are not moving fast enough for the agricultural sector in the Western Cape as the apple and pear industry records an estimated R999 million loss annually due to inefficiencies in the port.
Boatbuilding a major economic contributor Boatbuilding a major economic contributor SOUTH AFRICA: The South African boatbuilding industry has recorded a remarkable 22.3% increase per annum over the past five years and contributed... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 2151
Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones Sailing trip planned to celebrate Capeverdian milestones A 10-day sailing trip on the 60m Tall Ship, Eendracht around Cape Verdean islands is planned for 2025 to celebrate the country’s 50 years of... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1768
Aluminium producer signs long term port lease Aluminium producer signs long term port lease SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a long-term contract with South32 Hillside Aluminium ((Pty) Ltd, securing the... Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1819
Fishing incidents a cause for alarm Fishing incidents a cause for alarm SOUTH AFRICA: The South African fishing industry has never experienced the incident-free year that it was aiming for since the establishment of... Wednesday, October 23, 2024 0 1724
Agreement to combat marine pollution strengthened Agreement to combat marine pollution strengthened MAURITIUS: An extension of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to promote sustainable development and address key challenges in the... Tuesday, October 22, 2024 0 1552
Investors urged to respond to opportunities in Angola’s O&G sector Investors urged to respond to opportunities in Angola’s O&G sector ANGOLA: With a target to maintain crude output above one million barrels per day (bpd) beyond 2027, Angola used the Angola Oil and Gas Conference... Sunday, October 20, 2024 0 2275
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.
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,...