Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River SAMSA opens investigation Monday, October 23, 2023 0 1579 SOUTH AFRICA: Three adults and a young child died when the small speed boat that were in capsized in the wake of a larger barge on the Vaal River over the weekend.
Tidal pool maintenance begins Tidal pool maintenance begins Remedial work needed after heavy storms Monday, October 23, 2023 0 543 SOUTH AFRICA: Work to repair damage caused by the recent storms in the Cape resulted in the flooding and washing away of the northern section of the Camps Bay tidal pool began today.
Shark danger closes Durban beaches Shark danger closes Durban beaches SOUTH AFRICA: Reacting to advice from the Natal Sharks Board, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has closed all of Durban’s beaches... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 562
Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has announced the appointment of a new Acting CEO (ACEO) as well as the reinstatement of... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 1093
Inching towards creating a safer fishing industry Inching towards creating a safer fishing industry INTERNATIONAL: One of the two requirements that will see the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) come into force was reached yesterday when the... Friday, October 20, 2023 0 520
Show celebrates the Cape’s blue economy Show celebrates the Cape’s blue economy SOUTH AFRICA: Strategically located along the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town’s blue economy is a significant contributor to the country’s... Wednesday, October 18, 2023 0 765
Bootcamp provides intensive training to maritime start-ups Bootcamp provides intensive training to maritime start-ups SOUTH AFRICA: Six maritime start-ups from six countries signed on to a five-day bootcamp hosted by OceanHub Africa at their Cape Town... Wednesday, October 18, 2023 0 487
Seeking input for annual research publication Seeking input for annual research publication SOUTH AFRICA: Now in its second edition, the South African Journal of Maritime Education and Training (SAJMET), published annually by the South... Tuesday, October 17, 2023 0 401
0 Shipping MRA Online Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Hazardous cargo convention moves closer to becoming international law The international convention governing liability and compensation for damage caused by hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) carried by sea is edging towards entry into force after a milestone reached at the International Maritime Organisation...
0 Ports MRA Online Friday, April 10, 2026 Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land within the Port of Durban between the existing Point multi-purpose terminal quay wall and a proposed new Point Container Terminal quay wall.
0 Insights & Opinion MRA Online Thursday, April 2, 2026 Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble can of pilchards is punching above its weight in an era of relentless food price inflation.
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Monday, March 23, 2026 Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden underwater mines, subsea cables and even mineral prospects to the surface faster than ever before.