Funding for African oil and gas sector takes a step forward Funding for African oil and gas sector takes a step forward APPO chooses Nigeria to host the Africa Energy Bank Saturday, July 6, 2024 0 2218 The establishment of the African Energy Bank (AEB), which was announced in 2022, took another step forward this week when the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) announced that the institution would be headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria.
Advancing the aim for a regional fishery closed season Advancing the aim for a regional fishery closed season First three-national joint fisheries closed season Friday, July 5, 2024 0 1946
Transforming small-scale fisheries in Zanzibar Transforming small-scale fisheries in Zanzibar ZANZIBAR: The launch of the Asia Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) project last month aims to help transform small-scale fisheries in... Thursday, July 4, 2024 0 2539
Egyptian Navy in command Egyptian Navy in command The Egyptian Navy has become the third partner nation to take control of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) maritime security training... Wednesday, July 3, 2024 0 1854
Cargo planners urged to take note of new overstay system Cargo planners urged to take note of new overstay system SOUTH AFRICA: Hapag Lloyd has confirmed that as from 1 July, the overstay process for cargo arriving in South Africa changed to offer two free... Wednesday, July 3, 2024 0 2328
South Africans harbour masters recognised internationally South Africans harbour masters recognised internationally Two South Africans were elected to serve on the International Harbour Master Association’s (IHMA) Executive Committee and Council for the... Wednesday, July 3, 2024 0 2860
Competition Commission quashes proposed merger Competition Commission quashes proposed merger SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibits a proposed transaction between United Container... Tuesday, July 2, 2024 0 3394
Companies review offshore operations Companies review offshore operations SOUTH AFRICA: According to a statement issued by African Energy Corp, CNR International has announced its intention to withdraw its 20% interest... Monday, July 1, 2024 0 1735
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,...