Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia European Union Naval Force visits key stakeholders Monday, January 29, 2024 0 550 SOMALIA: The Operation Commander of the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA paid a three-day visit to Somalia last week with the aim of improving maritime security in the region.
Get involved in Africa’s blue future Get involved in Africa’s blue future Exploring the opportunities in Africa’s blue economy Wednesday, January 24, 2024 0 992 SOUTH AFRICA: International entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, businesses and leaders that are working towards creating a positive impact on our oceans will converge in Cape Town next month for the 2024 edition of Ocean Innovation Africa.
Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company SOUTH AFRICA: The R965 million intended acquisition of Terrasan Group Limited’s subsidiaries in the catching, processing, and sale of... Tuesday, January 23, 2024 0 1098
Fish processing discharge permits under review Fish processing discharge permits under review SOUTH AFRICA: The Coastal Waters Discharge Permits issued to fish processing facilities operating within St Helena Bay in the Western Cape are... Friday, January 19, 2024 0 824
Protecting vessels in high-risk waters Protecting vessels in high-risk waters A new product to provide cover for vessels entering a War & Piracy ‘breach’ area, such as the Gulf of Aden or the Gulf of Guinea,... Thursday, January 18, 2024 0 637
Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering SOUTH AFRICA: Sobantu Tilayi, COO of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) admits that the sudden closure of the offshore bunkering... Tuesday, January 16, 2024 0 1734
Salvage resources need to be enhanced Salvage resources need to be enhanced SOUTH AFRICA: The current salvage and wreck removal of a fishing vessel that grounded at St Francis Bay earlier this month is putting the South... Tuesday, January 16, 2024 0 1266
Digitising the port space for efficiency Digitising the port space for efficiency MAURITIUS: The Mauritius Port Authority has launched a new digitised system aimed to eliminate the current administrative burden that requires... Friday, January 12, 2024 0 545
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...