Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Fund available to cover one delegate per qualifying member state at greenhouse gas working group in London Thursday, May 21, 2026 0 524 Developing countries, in particular small island developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs), can now apply for financial support to attend a key meeting on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping later this year.
Collaborative efforts needed to address maritime security Collaborative efforts needed to address maritime security Kenyan Navy leadership engages to strengthen response Thursday, May 21, 2026 0 640 KENYA: “No single nation can address the maritime threat matrix in isolation,” the Commander of the Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, told an audience last week.
Enhancing emergency response to hazardous threats Enhancing emergency response to hazardous threats MAURITIUS: A full-scale simulation exercise saw some 200 emergency responders participate in joint multi-agency emergency and response training to... Wednesday, May 20, 2026 0 633
Protecting migrants in distress at sea Protecting migrants in distress at sea UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have released a... Wednesday, May 20, 2026 0 518
The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young... Tuesday, May 19, 2026 0 576
Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime... Monday, May 18, 2026 0 525
Rescheduling will leave Marion Island temporarily unmanned Rescheduling will leave Marion Island temporarily unmanned SOUTH AFRICA: Following the announcement in the delay of SA Agulhas II scheduled trip to relieve the current over-wintering team on Marion Island,... Friday, May 15, 2026 0 2132
Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda KENYA: Despite some mixed reviews with social media posts highlighting incidents of disorganisation at this week’s Africa Forward Summit... Friday, May 15, 2026 0 870
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,...