Equipment donated to bolster environmental protection Equipment donated to bolster environmental protection Protecting aquatic biodiversity Friday, August 30, 2024 0 1869 GHANA: Having identified the urgent need to improve measures to monitor and protect aquatic biodiversity in during a scoping mission to Benin, Liberia and Nigeria last year, the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) has received new equipment from the African Union Interafrican Bureau on Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) on behalf of its Member States.
Solar powered abalone farming likely to shell out rewards Solar powered abalone farming likely to shell out rewards Sustainable aquaculture development Thursday, August 29, 2024 0 2062 SOUTH AFRICA: Having initiated the construction of a solar system in November last year, Aqunion is currently undertaking testing ahead of commissioning the solution which aims to combat the rising cost of electricity and mitigate threats of loadshedding.
Moratorium on longline vessels extended ahead of fleet management plan Moratorium on longline vessels extended ahead of fleet management plan SEYCHELLES: The decision to extend the moratorium on chartering and importing small-scale longline fishing vessels for a further two years was... Tuesday, August 27, 2024 0 1914
Reducing offshore supply fleet emissions Reducing offshore supply fleet emissions ANGOLA: Azule Energy, Angola’s largest independent energy company, has embarked on a project to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas... Tuesday, August 27, 2024 0 3744
Sustained performance for logistics company Sustained performance for logistics company SOUTH AFRICA: Grindrod Limited (Grindrod), a JSE-listed freight logistics company, has reported a sustained performance driven by its core... Tuesday, August 27, 2024 0 1917
Strong demand for wild caught fish buoys performance Strong demand for wild caught fish buoys performance SOUTH AFRICA: Benefiting from improved pricing and strong demand in wild-caught fish, the Sea Harvest Group has recorded a three percent revenue... Tuesday, August 27, 2024 0 1614
Oil tanker launched to operate on Lake Victoria Oil tanker launched to operate on Lake Victoria UGANDA: The double hulled oil tanker, MT Elgon, was successfully delivered to take up operations on Lake Victoria this month to service Uganda,... Monday, August 26, 2024 0 1961
Transnet assigned to the Department of Transport Transnet assigned to the Department of Transport SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet has been assigned to the Department of Transport, following the removal of the Department of Public Enterprises from... Monday, August 26, 2024 0 2552
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...