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Removal of West Coast wreck underway

Ultra Galaxy wreck ongoing

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SOUTH AFRICA: Having been contracted to undertake the wreck removal of the Ultra Galaxy off the coast near Lutzville, Shanghai Salvage Co mobilised their grab dredger to the Port of Cape Town in December last year and has to date removed over 3,748 tons of material from the seabed and wreckage.

Regulating foreign fishing vessels in South African waters Regulating foreign fishing vessels in South African waters

Regulating foreign fishing vessels in South African waters

DFFE invites comments on proposed regulations

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SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is calling for public comment on draft regulations relating to the entry of foreign fishing vessels into South African waters which aim to provide clarity on procedures applicable to foreign fishing vessels wishing to transit local waters or enter the country’s...
Namibia remains upbeat about oil and gas activity Namibia remains upbeat about oil and gas activity

Namibia remains upbeat about oil and gas activity

NAMIBIA: Describing the Orange Basin as “one of the world’s most promising oil and gas regions,” the National Petroleum...
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Another African signatory added to High Seas Treaty Another African signatory added to High Seas Treaty

Another African signatory added to High Seas Treaty

Angola has become the latest country to sign the High Seas Treaty when Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Carmen do Sacramento, signed...
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Agreement aims to enhance fisheries management in Africa Agreement aims to enhance fisheries management in Africa

Agreement aims to enhance fisheries management in Africa

KENYA: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed last week that aims to address issues such as over-fishing as well as illegal activities...
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Large cohort of Egyptian seafarers graduate Large cohort of Egyptian seafarers graduate

Large cohort of Egyptian seafarers graduate

EGYPT: A group of 447 students graduated on Sunday at a ceremony at the Port Training Institute (PTI) in Alexandria, Egypt, marking the 44th...
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Allocation for small-scale fishers increased Allocation for small-scale fishers increased

Allocation for small-scale fishers increased

SOUTH AFRICA: Small-scale fishers will benefit from a 36% increase allocation in certain fish species in a move that the Department of Forestry,...
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13 Nov 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING GALA 11/13/2026 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Last year's South African Shipping Gala attracted approximately 650 guests  and this year, organisers are anticipating an even larger attendance making it one of the largest maritime networking events in the country. 

17 Nov 2026 INTERMODAL AFRICA 2026 11/17/2026 - 11/19/2026

The 36th INTERMODAL AFRICA will take place in the luxurious 5-star EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel, Angola from Tuesday 17 November to Thursday 19 November 2026.

23 Nov 2026 THIRD AQUATIC RESOURCES AND BLUE ECONOMY CONFERENCE 11/23/2026 - 11/27/2026

The latest Confernce focuses presents a sharper thematic focus and greater integration, strategically centering on high-impact economic sectors reinforced by cross-cutting themes essential to sustainable development.

23 Nov 2026 PORT ENERGY TRANSITION: 11/23/2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

As ports move to the centre of the global energy transition, the World Maritime University (WMU) is bringing together perspectives from across the maritime sector to examine how ports can decarbonize their operations while emerging as energy hubs for shipping and the wider economy.

 

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South Africa’s sardine saga 0 Insights & Opinion
MRA Online

South Africa’s sardine saga

SOUTH AFRICA: Three and a half months after dead sardines first washed up on the West Coast, the die-off has ended; a virus has emerged as the most likely cause, and attention has now turned to how many fish remain in the water

Invitation to explore octopus fishery 0 Tender News
MRA Online

Invitation to explore octopus fishery

SOUTH AFRICA: Recognising the interest in the viability of an octopus fishery beyond False Bay, a five-year exploratory period is being initiated beyond False Bay to inform the feasibility of a potential directed fishery in those areas.

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