New bill will establish search and rescue organisation New bill will establish search and rescue organisation Call for comments on draft bill Monday, September 9, 2024 0 2166 SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Transport (DoT) has published the draft Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Bill with provides for the establishment of the South African Search and Rescue Organisation (SASARO) and is inviting public comments.
Developing marine suppliers in South Africa Developing marine suppliers in South Africa Call open for development programme Sunday, September 8, 2024 0 2075 SOUTH AFRICA: The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has once again launched a call for maritime companies to apply to participate in their Marine Supplier Development Programme which aims to provide assistance to manufacturers and service providers requiring support in obtaining standards and accreditations.
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 2125
Unlocking fisheries exports Unlocking fisheries exports SIERRA LEONE: Contributing over 10 percent to Sierra Leone’s GDP, the fishing sector will now benefit from the newly acquired Fish Export... Friday, September 6, 2024 0 1731
Two tugs for river port marks ongoing investment in East London Two tugs for river port marks ongoing investment in East London SOUTH AFRICA: Following on the delivery of five new tugs for the Port of Durban last month, Transnet National Ports Authority celebrated the... Thursday, September 5, 2024 0 2502
Variety of properties available within the Port of Durban Variety of properties available within the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Companies looking for a footprint in the Port of Durban currently have the opportunity to bid on nine available properties of... Wednesday, September 4, 2024 0 2209
Fishing equipment donated to boost catches Fishing equipment donated to boost catches SIERRA LEONE: Local artisanal fishermen received fishing equipment to help boost catches during the fishing season in the coastal fisheries. Monday, September 2, 2024 0 1774
Measuring the impact of women in the maritime domain Measuring the impact of women in the maritime domain Governments and industry are being urged to participate in the second Women in Maritime Survey to help gather important baseline data about... Monday, September 2, 2024 0 1722
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...