Fishing industry milestone highlights change and transformation Fishing industry milestone highlights change and transformation SADSTIA celebrates 50th anniversary Monday, April 15, 2024 0 5859 SOUTH AFRICA: Celebrating 50 years of solid contribution to the fishing industry, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) hosted a fitting affair overlooking a panoramic view of the ocean on Saturday evening at the Twelve Apostles in Cape Town.
Fishing acquisition provisionally approved Fishing acquisition provisionally approved No retrenchments Friday, April 5, 2024 0 1703 SOUTH AFRICA: The intended acquisition of Aqunion, Saldanha Sales and Marketing and West Point Fishing as well as the Terrasan Beleggings (Pty) Ltd head office by Sea Harvest Pelagic and Sea Harvest Aquaculture has been conditionally approved by the Competition Commission.
Legendary boats launched for maritime training institution Legendary boats launched for maritime training institution SOUTH AFRICA: Twin replica 19th century Cornish Pilot Cutter rowing boats were officially launched and renamed in Simon’s Town... Thursday, April 4, 2024 0 2770
Ensuring sustainable impact through local content development Ensuring sustainable impact through local content development OPINION: Namibia’s oil and gas sector is still looking forward to reaching the production phase — S&P Global analysts don’t... Tuesday, April 2, 2024 0 2024
Saldanha attracts first cruise vessel Saldanha attracts first cruise vessel SOUTH AFRICA: Arriving from Walvis Bay, the Silver Cloud became the first ever cruise vessel to visit the Port of Saldanha Bay this week when she... Wednesday, March 27, 2024 0 2174
South African visit to ISA South African visit to ISA JAMAICA: Dr Grace Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa visited the Secretary-General of the... Monday, March 25, 2024 0 1470
Search for six lost at sea continues Search for six lost at sea continues SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority yesterday confirmed that a search has been initiated for a group of six people believed... Monday, March 25, 2024 0 1107
Fire highlights need for improved offshore safety Fire highlights need for improved offshore safety GABON: The death of five offshore workers on a Perenco offshore platform last week has once again raised the need for better safety protocols in... Saturday, March 23, 2024 0 1504
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,...