Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance Fleet modernisation strategy Monday, May 11, 2026 0 557 SEYCHELLES: Launched as part of the Seychelles Ports Authority’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme, the pilot launch vessel, Payanke joined her sister vessel at the SPA Port during an official inauguration attended by the Minister of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Veronique Laporte last week.
Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels Encouraging investment Monday, May 11, 2026 0 595 TANZANIA: Recognising the importance of investment in the shipbuilding sector in the Mwanza Region, the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC) hosted a meeting last week to discuss strategies to promote the construction of ships and other marine vessels in the country.
Decommissioned to the deep Decommissioned to the deep SEYCHELLES: The PS Topaz made her final descent this weekend into the waters she protected over the last two decades to take up her new purpose as... Sunday, May 10, 2026 0 526
Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers SOUTH AFRICA: Originally scheduled to depart last month, the SA Agulhas II is still awaiting the availability of polar diesel and will only... Saturday, May 9, 2026 0 396
Ship repair JV to boost services on west coast of Africa Ship repair JV to boost services on west coast of Africa SENEGAL: Damen Shipyards Group and the Senegalese Government have formed a joint venture (JV) to operate Damen Shiprepair Dakar on the West... Friday, May 8, 2026 0 608
Addressing vacancies within the DFFE Addressing vacancies within the DFFE SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has issued a call for submissions to apply for the position of... Thursday, May 7, 2026 0 764
WCRL season extended as an olive branch to small-scale fishers WCRL season extended as an olive branch to small-scale fishers SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at small-scale fisheries engagements this week, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp... Thursday, May 7, 2026 0 480
Fishing fleet modernisation boosted Fishing fleet modernisation boosted EGYPT: Delivered as part of a series of 12 high seas fishing vessels, the Rezk 2 and Rezk 3 were launched this week in Port Said to further an... Wednesday, May 6, 2026 0 722
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,...