Mediation breaks deadlock over auctioned container Mediation breaks deadlock over auctioned container Nigerian regulator orders release of disputed Customs auction Wednesday, May 6, 2026 0 462 NIGERIA: A dispute over a container auctioned by the Nigeria Customs Service has been resolved through mediation, with the box ordered for release.
New petroleum vessel to join fleet New petroleum vessel to join fleet Acquisition formalises continued diversification Monday, May 4, 2026 0 584 EGYPT: A new petroleum supply and services vessel, which left its Chinese builder’s yard this past weekend is expected to officially join the Suez Canal Authority’s fleet when she arrives in Egypt early next month as the fourth addition to the petroleum services fleet.
Forming a framework to fight illegal maritime activities Forming a framework to fight illegal maritime activities TOGO: Experts met at the end of April to discuss a draft framework aimed at harmonising action to combat illicit maritime activities within West... Monday, May 4, 2026 0 463
Shaping regional marine protected area governance in Africa Shaping regional marine protected area governance in Africa SENEGAL: Standing at the edge of the Somone lagoon in Senegal, participants of the regional Marine Protected Areas (MPA) training witnessed... Saturday, May 2, 2026 0 350
Namibians cruising for employment Namibians cruising for employment NAMIBIA: Some 50 Namibians were recruited to join MSC Cruise ships during a workshop hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development... Friday, May 1, 2026 0 694
Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action Fisheries governance must shift from policy to action KENYA: Senior officials from the African Union, the European Union and the Government of Kenya used the 3rd Internal Coordination Meeting of... Friday, May 1, 2026 0 467
Court ruling pushes back environmental deadline for offshore gas block Court ruling pushes back environmental deadline for offshore gas block SOUTH AFRICA: Africa Energy Corp has been granted a further extension, until 4 November 2026, to submit a new Environmental and Social Impact... Thursday, April 30, 2026 0 605
Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry Unlocking collaboration in South Africa’s maritime industry SOUTH AFRICA: Coastwise Connect, a new virtual community for South African maritime professionals, has opened applications for 35 Founding... Wednesday, April 29, 2026 0 819
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,...