Aluminium producer signs long term port lease Aluminium producer signs long term port lease Economic impact for Richards Bay Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 1843 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a long-term contract with South32 Hillside Aluminium ((Pty) Ltd, securing the continued operational presence of South Africa’s only primary aluminium producer at the Port of Richards Bay.
Fishing incidents a cause for alarm Fishing incidents a cause for alarm Minister calls for action to promote safety Wednesday, October 23, 2024 0 1742 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African fishing industry has never experienced the incident-free year that it was aiming for since the establishment of the Fishing Vessel Safety Unit and the hosting of the Fishing Safety Indaba by the South African Maritime Safety Authority, but 2024 will stand out as the year that emphasises the need for a more...
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 1568
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 2297
Promoting regional cooperation to fight IUU fishing Promoting regional cooperation to fight IUU fishing CÔTE D’IVOIRE: ECOWAS states met this week to promote a framework for regional cooperation to fight against Illegal, Unreported and... Saturday, October 19, 2024 0 1639
Expansion of maritime training receives support from industry Expansion of maritime training receives support from industry SOUTH AFRICA: Presenting ambitious plans to bolster their maritime training output to the industry, the South African Maritime Training Academy... Friday, October 18, 2024 0 1922
Ship management bid cancelled again Ship management bid cancelled again SOUTH AFRICA: The important contract to provide ship management services to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has... Thursday, October 17, 2024 0 1959
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 1693
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,...