Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia European Union Naval Force visits key stakeholders Monday, January 29, 2024 0 455 SOMALIA: The Operation Commander of the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA paid a three-day visit to Somalia last week with the aim of improving maritime security in the region.
Get involved in Africa’s blue future Get involved in Africa’s blue future Exploring the opportunities in Africa’s blue economy Wednesday, January 24, 2024 0 852 SOUTH AFRICA: International entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, businesses and leaders that are working towards creating a positive impact on our oceans will converge in Cape Town next month for the 2024 edition of Ocean Innovation Africa.
Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company SOUTH AFRICA: The R965 million intended acquisition of Terrasan Group Limited’s subsidiaries in the catching, processing, and sale of... Tuesday, January 23, 2024 0 978
Fish processing discharge permits under review Fish processing discharge permits under review SOUTH AFRICA: The Coastal Waters Discharge Permits issued to fish processing facilities operating within St Helena Bay in the Western Cape are... Friday, January 19, 2024 0 715
Protecting vessels in high-risk waters Protecting vessels in high-risk waters A new product to provide cover for vessels entering a War & Piracy ‘breach’ area, such as the Gulf of Aden or the Gulf of Guinea,... Thursday, January 18, 2024 0 567
Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering SOUTH AFRICA: Sobantu Tilayi, COO of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) admits that the sudden closure of the offshore bunkering... Tuesday, January 16, 2024 0 1591
Salvage resources need to be enhanced Salvage resources need to be enhanced SOUTH AFRICA: The current salvage and wreck removal of a fishing vessel that grounded at St Francis Bay earlier this month is putting the South... Tuesday, January 16, 2024 0 1175
Digitising the port space for efficiency Digitising the port space for efficiency MAURITIUS: The Mauritius Port Authority has launched a new digitised system aimed to eliminate the current administrative burden that requires... Friday, January 12, 2024 0 478
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Friday, December 5, 2025 Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy leaders The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African professionals seeking to advance their expertise in marine science, aquaculture, and sustainable...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her representation of her country at the International Maritime Organisation and her role in developing...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for prosecution.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, December 1, 2025 A milestone in maritime education SOUTH AFRICA: Guests that included some of the initiators and sponsors of the iconic high school maritime training initiative gathered at the Labia yesterday in Cape Town to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lawhill Maritime Academy.