Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment Merchant Shipping Bill published for comment Public comments close 25 October 2024 Monday, September 16, 2024 0 2603 SOUTH AFRICA: Introduced to the National Assembly in May last year, the Merchant Shipping Bill has been published by the Minister of Transport for comment.
New harbour pilots for Seychelles New harbour pilots for Seychelles Celebrating pilot endorsements Monday, September 16, 2024 0 1837 SEYCHELLES: Four new harbour pilots received their epaulettes in a recent ceremony to mark the successful completion of critical phase of their training to becoming Harbour Pilots with Limitations.
Maritime service provider celebrates major milestone Maritime service provider celebrates major milestone SOUTH AFRICA: With a history dating back to 1949, Seascape Marine Services is celebrating a 75-year milestone this year marking a journey of... Wednesday, September 11, 2024 0 1824
South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan South Africa develops national decarbonisation action plan SOUTH AFRICA: As South Africa sets out on its journey to develop its own National Action Plan for decarbonisation, experts are calling for the... Wednesday, September 11, 2024 0 2769
Government confirms commitment to prioritise aquaculture Government confirms commitment to prioritise aquaculture SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to... Tuesday, September 10, 2024 0 1759
New bill will establish search and rescue organisation New bill will establish search and rescue organisation SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport (DoT) has published the draft Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Bill with provides for the... Monday, September 9, 2024 0 2114
Developing marine suppliers in South Africa Developing marine suppliers in South Africa SOUTH AFRICA: The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has once again launched a call for maritime companies to apply to participate in... Sunday, September 8, 2024 0 2011
New chair for maritime security group New chair for maritime security group SEYCHELLES: Seychelles will be assuming the role of Chair of the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities (CGIMA), following the Contact... Sunday, September 8, 2024 0 1990
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,...
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...