African fisheries workshop to strengthen legal frameworks African fisheries workshop to strengthen legal frameworks Regional gathering in Addis Ababa will focus on aligning national fisheries law with CITES requirements for marine species Wednesday, July 8, 2026 0 427 A regional workshop is planned for the end of September to assist African States implement national legal frameworks on implementing CITES.
Curbing illegal trade in seahorses Curbing illegal trade in seahorses Parties and stakeholders have until the end of July to update the secretariat on efforts to curb illegal and unsustainable trade Wednesday, July 8, 2026 0 407 The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has invited parties and other stakeholders to submit information on their implementation of decisions relating to seahorses.
New team to strengthen regional IMO support 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... Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 452
Underperformance erodes competitiveness Underperformance erodes competitiveness SOUTH AFRICA: The country’s underperforming transport sector was flagged as a threat that will erode South Africa’s competitiveness as... Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 439
New service strengthens global connections New service strengthens global connections A new service, commencing this week, will provide customers with dedicated direct connections linking West Africa with key global trade lanes. Monday, July 6, 2026 0 380
Container terminal concession extended Container terminal concession extended MOROCCO: Marsa Maroc’s TC3 concession at the Port of Casablanca operated by TC3PC has been extended for 20 years following the confirmation... Monday, July 6, 2026 0 294
South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas 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... Friday, July 3, 2026 0 473
DFFE commits to new Minister DFFE commits to new Minister SOUTH AFRICA: David Maynier has officially taken up the position of Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment after being sworn in at a... Thursday, July 2, 2026 0 424
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, August 14, 2026 Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) is seeking to have the sector included in a diesel refund system that is currently enjoyed by those operating fishing vessels, research vessels, patrol vessels and others in...
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026