Mauritian yard provides support to Seychelles Defence Mauritian yard provides support to Seychelles Defence Coast Guard vessels dry docked in Mauritius Friday, May 29, 2026 0 538 SEYCHELLES: Maintenance and dry docking of Seychelles Coast Guard ships are being undertaken close to home at the Mauritian facilities of CNOI (Indian Ocean Shipyard) where yard is able to accommodate a variety of vessels from frigates, tuna seiners, supply vessels, and tugboats to high-end yachts.
Landmark judgement against African State Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea ordered to pay multi-million dollar compensation after detaining Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and crew for 92 days Friday, May 29, 2026 0 854 Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).
Africa needs solutions Africa needs solutions KENYA: Speaking at a workshop in Mombasa, Hellen Guebama of the AU-IBAR, urged participants to move away from strategies and work on practical... Friday, May 29, 2026 0 677
Maritime industry gets President’s attention Maritime industry gets President’s attention SEYCHELLES: Over the last week President Dr Patrick Herminie has visited both the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) as well as the Seychelles... Friday, May 29, 2026 0 420
Supporting maritime transport Supporting maritime transport SEYCHELLES: The Cabinet this week approved the extension of provisions under Harbour Regulations that will continue to support local coastal and... Thursday, May 28, 2026 0 575
Marion Island team back home as base remains temporarily closed Marion Island team back home as base remains temporarily closed SOUTH AFRICA: The SA Agulhas II berthed in the Port of Cape Town from Marion Island today after the scheduled trip to fetch the team of scientists... Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 614
Promoting health and safety in aquaculture sector Promoting health and safety in aquaculture sector GENEVA: Experts from governments and employers' and workers' organisations have adopted the first-ever code of practice on... Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 422
Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts SOUTH AFRICA: CSIR will lead the efforts of experts South Africa, Madagascar and Mauritius to develop the early-warning tools ... Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 366
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...