Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action African Union and EU partners stress importance of coordination and investment to deliver sustainable blue economy outcomes Friday, May 1, 2026 0 320 KENYA: Senior officials from the African Union, the European Union and the Government of Kenya used the 3rd Internal Coordination Meeting of African Union Commission Departments, held from at the end of last month, to call for a decisive shift toward investment-led delivery and joined-up implementation across the continent’s blue economy.
Court ruling pushes back environmental deadline for offshore gas block Court ruling pushes back environmental deadline for offshore gas block Offshore exploration decisions Thursday, April 30, 2026 0 481 SOUTH AFRICA: Africa Energy Corp has been granted a further extension, until 4 November 2026, to submit a new Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Block 11B/12B off the southern coast of South Africa. The block, which sits in deep water in the Outeniqua Basin, is one of the country’s most closely watched offshore gas...
Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry SOUTH AFRICA: Coastwise Connect, a new virtual community for South African maritime professionals, has opened applications for 35 Founding... Wednesday, April 29, 2026 0 680
Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck Responding to risk of fishing vessel wreck SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed that intensified efforts are underway to manage the maritime... Tuesday, April 28, 2026 0 361
Study financed to reform transport sector Study financed to reform transport sector LIBYA: A study financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) will provide a situational and gap analysis of Libya’s transport sector aimed... Tuesday, April 28, 2026 0 369
Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register Tanzania confirms new operator for shipping register TANZANIA: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has formally informed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) that operational... Sunday, April 26, 2026 0 643
A call to fast-track digitalisation A call to fast-track digitalisation TANZANIA: The Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has called for accelerated adoption of integrated digital systems in the maritime... Saturday, April 25, 2026 0 351
The road to recovery The road to recovery SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging World Penguin Day, it’s worth celebrating the work being done to help save the African penguin which faces... Saturday, April 25, 2026 0 496
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...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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 Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.