Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA COO reinstated after lengthy suspension Friday, October 20, 2023 0 876 SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has announced the appointment of a new Acting CEO (ACEO) as well as the reinstatement of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) who has been on suspension for over two years.
Inching towards creating a safer fishing industry Inching towards creating a safer fishing industry First requirement met for Cape Town Agreement Friday, October 20, 2023 0 367 INTERNATIONAL: One of the two requirements that will see the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) come into force was reached yesterday when the Republic of Nicaragua became the 22nd State to become party to the Agreement by depositing its instrument of accession.
Show celebrates the Cape’s blue economy Show celebrates the Cape’s blue economy SOUTH AFRICA: Strategically located along the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town’s blue economy is a significant contributor to the country’s... Wednesday, October 18, 2023 0 450
Bootcamp provides intensive training to maritime start-ups Bootcamp provides intensive training to maritime start-ups SOUTH AFRICA: Six maritime start-ups from six countries signed on to a five-day bootcamp hosted by OceanHub Africa at their Cape Town... Wednesday, October 18, 2023 0 333
Seeking input for annual research publication Seeking input for annual research publication SOUTH AFRICA: Now in its second edition, the South African Journal of Maritime Education and Training (SAJMET), published annually by the South... Tuesday, October 17, 2023 0 287
Cape Town set to enthral boating world Cape Town set to enthral boating world SOUTH AFRICA: With just 10 days to go before the opening of this year’s edition of boatica – Cape Town hosted by Messe Frankfurt at... Monday, October 16, 2023 0 370
Impact of corporatisation delays process Impact of corporatisation delays process SOUTH AFRICA: The long-awaited corporatisation of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is being delayed in order to ensure that Transnet SOC... Friday, October 13, 2023 0 549
Deep-sea trawling industry welcomes the conclusion of FRAP Deep-sea trawling industry welcomes the conclusion of FRAP SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) has welcomed the conclusion of a four-year process that resulted... Thursday, October 12, 2023 0 362
0 Report Back MRA Online Saturday, October 11, 2025 Towards a circular economy for fishing nets SOUTH AFRICA: “The solution we see here today, the recycling and repurposing of end-of-life fishing gear, provides a glimpse of what a sustainable future can look like. This is how we build resilience in our blue economy, ensuring that...
0 Report Back MRA Online Thursday, October 9, 2025 Africa shines at world port awards' ceremony African ports came out tops at the IAPH Sustainability Awards winning three of the eight categories at this year’s awards ceremony held in Kobe, Japan during the Worlds Port Conference.
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, October 3, 2025 Department to engage on bunkering SOUTH AFRICA: The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, will address the bunker industry at an engagement hosted by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) next week in the Port of Ngqura.
0 Ports MRA Online Thursday, October 2, 2025 Djibouti dispute will continue despite ruling Reacting to statements issued by the Government of Djibouti relating to a court ruling on the matter between DP World and Port de Djibouti SA (DPSA), DP World has issued a statement challenging claims that the dispute was dismissed and that the...