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Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of... Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of...

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IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive

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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.

Fifth certification confirmed for hake fishery Fifth certification confirmed for hake fishery

Fifth certification confirmed for hake fishery

Trawl fishery for hake extends unbroken record of certification

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SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s trawl fishery for hake, which supplies both local and international markets, has been certified to the Marine Stewardship Council’s Standard for environmental sustainability in wild-capture fisheries, for a fifth consecutive time. 

New era of port regulation for Nigeria New era of port regulation for Nigeria

New era of port regulation for Nigeria

NIGERIA: Nigeria’s port sector has entered a new regulatory era, with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council formally transitioning into the...
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Roadmap aims to reduce seabird mortality Roadmap aims to reduce seabird mortality

Roadmap aims to reduce seabird mortality

SOUTH AFRICA: Calling for a cross-sector approach to address incidental seabird mortality across the country’s fisheries, a new action plan...
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Scientists raise alarm on early fisheries closure Scientists raise alarm on early fisheries closure

Scientists raise alarm on early fisheries closure

For the second year running and just one day after World Krill Day, the Antarctic krill fishery has been shut down early, a stark warning sign...
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Winding up Cape Town’s wind woes Winding up Cape Town’s wind woes

Winding up Cape Town’s wind woes

SOUTH AFRICA: PortOps, a decision-support platform developed for the Transnet National Ports Authority, will soon assist the Port of...
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Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern 0 Trade
MRA Online

Gulf of Aden piracy resurgence a cause for concern

The resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden is highlighted as one of the top eight maritime risks of the third quarter of 2026 by Windward Report, which is described as the “most dangerous quarter for global shipping in recent...
Maritime industry responds to online speculation 0 Seafarers
MRA Online

Maritime industry responds to online speculation

SOUTH AFRICA: While the mainstream media has largely focused on reporting the verified facts relating to the accident that resulted in the loss of five crew members this week, the comment sections on social media have been more speculative,...

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