Promoting health and safety in aquaculture sector Promoting health and safety in aquaculture sector ILO meeting adopts first-ever code of practice Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 431 GENEVA: Experts from governments and employers' and workers' organisations have adopted the first-ever code of practice on occupational safety and health in aquaculture, marking a significant step towards strengthening protections for workers in one of the fastest-growing food production sectors.
Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts Building early warning tools to protect oceans and coasts The push for African environmental data tools amid storm and oil spill risks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 0 373 SOUTH AFRICA: CSIR will lead the efforts of experts South Africa, Madagascar and Mauritius to develop the early-warning tools needed to manage oil spills, typhoons and coastal flood risks off Africa’s eastern and southern coasts.
Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns Hijacking and vessel capture raise piracy concerns A spate of hijackings and armed robberies over the last two months have put at least 44 crewmembers at risk and raised concerns about a resurgence... Tuesday, May 26, 2026 0 755
Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation Extending the tentacles of fisheries conservation MADAGASCAR: A regional study tour to promote the sustainable octopus fisheries, harvesting, handling, processing, marketing and conservation was... Monday, May 25, 2026 0 550
Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment Block 9 environmental plans reopened for public comment SOUTH AFRICA: A public participation process is under way for revised Environmental Management Programmes covering four offshore production rights... Friday, May 22, 2026 0 683
Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market Positioning local boatbuilding for the export market EGYPT: With two tugboats under construction for the export market, and the contract for another two signed, the Suez Canal Company (SCA) is... Friday, May 22, 2026 0 556
Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Funding makes global shipping climate talks accessible Developing countries, in particular small island developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs), can now apply for financial... Thursday, May 21, 2026 0 590
Collaborative efforts needed to address maritime security Collaborative efforts needed to address maritime security KENYA: “No single nation can address the maritime threat matrix in isolation,” the Commander of the Kenya Navy, Major General Paul... Thursday, May 21, 2026 0 701
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026