DFFE seeks standby vessels for fisheries surveys DFFE seeks standby vessels for fisheries surveys Contingency plans made to undertake surveys Thursday, August 24, 2023 0 258 SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has taken the step to mitigate concerns relating to the ability of the FRV Africana to fulfil her survey obligations over the next five years.
Actioning maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea Actioning maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea Maritime security meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 0 220 SENEGAL: A three-day meeting held in Dakar sought to develop action plans for a review of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct to ensure the region’s ability to adapt to emerging realities and threats.
Museum milestone reached as cradles for submarine completed Museum milestone reached as cradles for submarine completed SOUTH AFRICA: With aspirations to open the Assegaai Submarine Museum to the public in 2024, the project reached an important milestone yesterday... Tuesday, August 15, 2023 0 254
OPL sector comes under the spotlight OPL sector comes under the spotlight SOUTH AFRICA: A maritime security sub-committee looking at improving and growing the Off-Port Limits (OPL) sector in South Africa met at the... Monday, August 14, 2023 0 393
Funding secured to boost Senegal’s oil and gas sector Funding secured to boost Senegal’s oil and gas sector SENEGAL: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) an infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, will invest €50 million to fund the... Thursday, August 10, 2023 0 301
Fatalities in fishing vessel incident Fatalities in fishing vessel incident SOUTH AFRICA: A search for a missing fisher got underway this morning after four crew members died during an incident that left the fishing... Tuesday, August 8, 2023 0 222
A legend retires A legend retires SOUTH AFRICA: Owners of the SA Amandla (formerly the John Ross) have planned a fitting tribute to the vessel as she reaches... Friday, July 28, 2023 0 259
African flag State helps seal the deal for greener ship recycling African flag State helps seal the deal for greener ship recycling LINERIA: As the world’s largest flag State by tonnage, Liberia’s signatory to the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe... Tuesday, June 27, 2023 0 191
0 Maritime People MRA Online Monday, September 8, 2025 Cabinet names next CEO for SAMSA - again SOUTH AFRICA: Although last week’s cabinet announcement of a new Chief Executive Officer for the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be welcomed by the industry, it does not provide any clarification as to why Captain Rufus...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, September 4, 2025 Still-Too-Strong? The new Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer gazetted at the end of August may still face legal push-back as industry stakeholders seek legal advice on challenging certain aspects.
0 Fishing MRA Online Sunday, August 31, 2025 FRAP finalisation drags on SOUTH AFRICA: Permits in the Small Pelagic sector that were due to expire at the end of August have been extended until 30 October due to delays in the finalisation of appeals in the sector – highlighting the ongoing dismal legacy attached...
0 Maritime People MRA Online Thursday, August 7, 2025 Recognising the impact of knowledge and transparency The recent passing of Dr Monde Mayekiso prompted us to reflect on his contributions to Maritime Review Africa in his position as Chief Director of the then Marine and Coastal Management (MCM). Engaging with our fisheries editor, Claire Ward, he...