Restricting access for recreational WCRL fishers Restricting access for recreational WCRL fishers Recreational fishing dates announced Wednesday, December 3, 2025 0 309 SOUTH AFRICA: Recreational fishers need to plan smartly this summer if they want to stay on the right side of the law as the announced dates for catching West Coast Rock Lobster restrict opportunities to only 12 days.
Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing Competition Commission announces intention to prosecute Tuesday, December 2, 2025 0 440 SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for prosecution.
A focus on supporting marine manufacturing A focus on supporting marine manufacturing SOUTH AFRICA: Hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the Marine and Associated Services Industry Day held in Durban... Monday, December 1, 2025 0 456
A milestone in maritime education A milestone in maritime education SOUTH AFRICA: Guests that included some of the initiators and sponsors of the iconic high school maritime training initiative gathered at the... Monday, December 1, 2025 0 378
Is this the end for the SA Agulhas? Is this the end for the SA Agulhas? The fanfare associated with the deal to reimagine the SA Agulhas and extend its legacy as a training vessel for South African cadets has faded... Friday, November 28, 2025 0 1068
Boosting fresh produce logistics to Europe Boosting fresh produce logistics to Europe MOROCCO: DP World has launched the Atlas service to boost fresh produce logistics between Morocco, the United Kingdom and Europe. Thursday, November 27, 2025 0 259
Offshore data licensing agreement signed Offshore data licensing agreement signed COMOROS: The Island State of Comoros has hailed its intention to explore its offshore opportunities with the announcement of an agreement to grant... Thursday, November 27, 2025 0 196
Facilitating cargo movement Facilitating cargo movement SOUTH AFRICA: The Bayhead Road rehabilitation project which commenced in June this year has been completed a month ahead of schedule, helping... Wednesday, November 26, 2025 0 175
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation SOUTH AFRICA: V&A Waterfront Holdings (Pty) Ltd has formally applied for approval to reclaim nearly four hectares of land from coastal waters at Granger Bay, stating that the project could contribute substantially to the country’s gross...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, February 16, 2026 African states call out false flags Two African nations have issued formal warnings to the International Maritime Organisation, alerting the global shipping community to fraudulent vessel registrations falsely claiming to fly their flags.