Investigation launched into cause of FPSO fire Investigation launched into cause of FPSO fire Crew evacuate FPSO after fire Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 2023 NIGERIA: An investigation into the cause of the fire on the FPSO situated offshore Wari in Nigeria that resulted in the evacuation of all 19 crewmembers last week.
Mauritania advances offshore data availability Mauritania advances offshore data availability Agreement for seismic data signed Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 1600 MAURITANIA: Mauritania has signed an agreement that will significantly expand the onshore and offshore data available to enhance exploration opportunities.
Two African countries sign up for more sustainable fisheries Two African countries sign up for more sustainable fisheries Benin and Sierra Leone deposited their instruments of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on Friday last week bringing the total... Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 1929
Addressing constraints in regional MCCs Addressing constraints in regional MCCs GHANA: An interdepartmental meeting held last week in Nigeria aimed to address constraints and challenges experienced by Economic Community of... Monday, July 22, 2024 0 1878
Transnet gets billion-dollar loan to aid recovery Transnet gets billion-dollar loan to aid recovery SOUTH AFRICA: The African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 18.85 billion ($1 billion) corporate loan to Transnet for its recovery and... Thursday, July 18, 2024 0 1741
Ban on bait carrying drone upheld Ban on bait carrying drone upheld SOUTH AFRICA: The new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has called the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal to uphold the ban... Thursday, July 18, 2024 0 2038
Collaborating to improve maritime security in East Africa Collaborating to improve maritime security in East Africa Regional maritime security issues were discussed at the end of June when leaders from Madagascar, Mauritius and Tanzania met with the Combined... Wednesday, July 17, 2024 0 1711
Improving data collection in African ports to boost efficiencies Improving data collection in African ports to boost efficiencies COTE D’IVOIRE: An initiative to create an African Ports Connectivity Portal, funded by the Beijing-based Multilateral Co-operation Centre... Tuesday, July 16, 2024 0 2125
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
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,...