Expansion of maritime training receives support from industry Expansion of maritime training receives support from industry SAMTRA engages with industry on plans Friday, October 18, 2024 0 1884 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 sector as a whole.
Ship management bid cancelled again Ship management bid cancelled again DFFE rejects submissions Thursday, October 17, 2024 0 1934 SOUTH AFRICA: The important contract to provide ship management services to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has been cancelled and will be reissued for the third time in November this year.
Fishing in top six priorities for Department 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... Tuesday, October 15, 2024 0 1665
Squid served up in South African courts 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... Tuesday, October 15, 2024 0 1830
Offshore services impacted by decrease in ships' traffic 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... Monday, October 14, 2024 0 1936
Partnership to enhance port security 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... Saturday, October 12, 2024 0 1822
Insurer issues warnings of cargo losses off South Africa 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... Friday, October 11, 2024 0 1956
Addressing gaps in IMO audit Addressing gaps in IMO audit Nigeria is seeking to update obsolete information at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as they aim to address shortfalls identified in... Thursday, October 10, 2024 0 1608
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,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...