Vessels face infestation at their peril Vessels face infestation at their peril Pest prevention systems help vessels remain safe Thursday, May 25, 2023 0 205 Rodents and insects remain a major cause for concern on ships where no pest prevention systems are in place, creating an unsafe work environment, not only for the crew on board, but also for the ship owners’ assets.
More consultation on the table for rock lobster poaching strategy More consultation on the table for rock lobster poaching strategy DFFE presents progress on poaching reduction strategy Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 186 SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) plans to undertake further consultation to achieve support for the West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) poaching reduction strategy which includes a co-management structure, a system to regulate marketers and capacity building within the small scale sectors as well as...
Integrated Maritime Strategy aims to support maritime security in West... Integrated Maritime Strategy aims to support maritime security in West... NIGERIA: Independent experts met in Lagos last week to discuss the draft Supplementary Act Relating to the Suppression of Illicit Maritime... Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 242
Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline SOMALIA: Fifteen Somalia Navy and Coast Guard (SNCG) officers have completed specialised training on maritime security in a joint initiative... Tuesday, May 23, 2023 0 231
Access to inland waters under the spotlight Access to inland waters under the spotlight The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) published a notice for comments draft regulations on Government Gazette Notice No. 48294 on 24 March... Monday, May 22, 2023 0 161
New plough tug joins dredging fleet New plough tug joins dredging fleet SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) christened the latest addition to their dredging fleet last week when Transnet Group Chief... Monday, May 22, 2023 0 195
African leaders urged to focus on green skills for seafarers African leaders urged to focus on green skills for seafarers KENYA: The convening of African Maritime Authorities in Kenya last week has once again emphasised the need to harness the opportunities of a... Thursday, May 11, 2023 0 161
New warehouse improves intermodal connectivity for shipping line New warehouse improves intermodal connectivity for shipping line SOUTH AFRICA: Maersk has opened a new 10,000 m2 bonded warehouse and distribution centre in Cape Town to improve intermodal connectivity and... Monday, May 8, 2023 0 182
0 Report Back MRA Online Thursday, June 26, 2025 Did Day of the Seafarer miss the mark? As a guest at a Cape Town function to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer I found myself contemplating the format of the event as mostly shore-based maritime stakeholders provided input into strategies and policies aimed to keep seafarers safe at...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Safety audit highlights significant concerns SOUTH AFRICA: Having completed a three-month safety audit of fishing vessels operating out of all of South Africa’s major fishing harbours, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has highlighted several concerns relating to the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Sunday, June 22, 2025 O&G engineers return home with a pardon SOUTH AFRICA: The two oil and gas engineers working offshore in Equatorial Guinea that were unlawfully detained more than two years ago have returned home after they received a pardon from the President of Equatorial Guinea.
0 Tender News MRA Online Friday, June 13, 2025 State-owned vessel management under the spotlight SOUTH AFRICA: The news that an urgent interdict had been filed against the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to challenge the validity of the management tender for the SA Agulhas II and Algoa sent ripples through the...