Fisheries monitoring gaining momentum in Nigeria Fisheries monitoring gaining momentum in Nigeria Inter-agency workshop addresses national fisheries Friday, March 31, 2023 0 232 NIGERIA: The successful establishment of Nigeria’s Fisheries Monitoring Centre with stations in Abuja and Lagos was highlighted during a four-day, fisheries-focused interagency workshop in Lagos, Nigeria, last month.
Partnership to establish green corridor between South Africa and Europe Partnership to establish green corridor between South Africa and Europe Maritime, mining, steel, and energy industry leaders join forces Friday, March 24, 2023 0 576 SOUTH AFRICA: A new consortium is exploring the options to develop a maritime green corridor for the zero-emission shipping of iron ore between South Africa and Europe – in an initiative to take the first steps towards the region’s involvement in shipping’s carbonisation.
A Misplaced Fury around Sound? A Misplaced Fury around Sound? Climate activists are making more than noise about 3D seismic studies being used to delineate oil and gas reserves offshore Africa. They’ve... Thursday, March 23, 2023 0 205
Pew Fellowship cohorts for 2023 include representation from Africa Pew Fellowship cohorts for 2023 include representation from Africa Ghana and Cape Verde are represented amongst the seven recipients of the 2023 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation and will join a network... Wednesday, March 22, 2023 0 272
Two African flags top ITF list to inspect Two African flags top ITF list to inspect AFRICA: Up to a thousand ships flagged to the Cook Islands, Palau, Sierra Leone, and Togo will be targeted for safety, maintenance and... Monday, March 20, 2023 0 271
Shutdown poses a risk for coal terminal Shutdown poses a risk for coal terminal SOUTH AFRICA: The Richards Bay Coal Terminal has been identified as a high risk area ahead of Monday’s planned national shutdown and protest... Friday, March 17, 2023 0 233
Small scale fishers make the list in the Western Cape Small scale fishers make the list in the Western Cape SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has announced the final list of declared small-scale fishers in the... Thursday, March 16, 2023 0 230
Leading the charge for the South African seafarer Leading the charge for the South African seafarer SOUTH AFRICA: This month’s Maritime Industry Dialogue session focusing on the opportunities and challenges that face the South African... Wednesday, March 15, 2023 0 334
0 Report Back MRA Online Friday, October 24, 2025 Boatbuilders discuss market uncertainties and challenges SOUTH AFRICA: “We know we are living in challenging times. At the moment markets are tough, and I think we need to embrace opportunity where we can,” Ed Slack, Editor in Chief of IBI Magazine told delegates, mincing no words in a...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, October 20, 2025 Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Without exception, major international maritime and shipping organisations have expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) last week which chose to...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, October 17, 2025 What are Africa’s chances for IMO Council election? Six African Member States have set their sights on claiming a position on the International Maritime Organisation’s Council in the elections scheduled for December this year, but it is unlikely that all will be successful. Editor, Colleen...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Important week for maritime decarbonisation goals It’s an important week for the maritime industry as the second Extra-ordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee gets underway to discuss the adoption of global regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from...