Filipino seafarers safe for now Filipino seafarers safe for now EU continues to recognise Philippines-based STCWs Tuesday, April 18, 2023 0 309 PHILIPPINES: The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) announced that it will continue to recognise STCW certificates (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) issued by Philippines-based training providers after the country’s president made moves to address decades-long problems with his country's seafarer training systems.
Committing to sea cucumber sustainability Committing to sea cucumber sustainability FAO, NaFAA validate sea cucumbers fisheries management plan Monday, April 17, 2023 0 427 LIBERIA: The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia has committed to fully implement a management plan for the sea cucumber fisheries in the country following a workshop held this month in conjunction with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
Steel sector to come under scrutiny Steel sector to come under scrutiny SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission (Commission) gazetted the draft terms of reference (ToRs) for a market inquiry into the South African... Friday, April 14, 2023 0 291
Maritime boundary dispute judgement scheduled Maritime boundary dispute judgement scheduled LEGAL: The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) will deliver the judgement on the dispute concerning the delimitation of the... Thursday, April 13, 2023 0 325
SAMSA aims to boost governance SAMSA aims to boost governance SOUTH AFRICA: One year since the finalisation of the report into various allegations of irregularities at the South African Maritime Safety... Tuesday, April 11, 2023 0 463
Mobilising funds to end overfishing Mobilising funds to end overfishing INTERNATIONAL: The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) set an ambitious goal to mobilise US$100 million to help safeguard the ocean and sustainable... Tuesday, April 11, 2023 0 393
Historic dry dock gets a modern touch Historic dry dock gets a modern touch SOUTH AFRICA: The Robinson Dry Dock in the Port of Cape Town has welcomed its first vessel after a year-long decommissioning that was used to... Thursday, April 6, 2023 0 694
Africa remains a hotspot for stowaways Africa remains a hotspot for stowaways According to an article written by Lene-Camilla Nordlie of Gard, despite an overall decrease in the number of stowaway incidents reported in... Tuesday, April 4, 2023 0 561
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Thursday, February 26, 2026 Calling for more involvement from developing countries Tanzania has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to strengthen technical cooperation and capacity-building to help developing countries participate more effectively in the review and validation of IMO model courses, arguing...
0 Safety & Incident Response MRA Online Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Global fishing vessel treaty finally triggered to come into force The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework.
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, February 19, 2026 Project supports Future Ready Shipping for Africa The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), backed by the European Union, is inviting Sub-Saharan African Member States to apply for transformative technical assistance across digitisation, green fuels, maritime governance, and seafarer...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Comment on V&A Waterfront bid for land reclamation SOUTH AFRICA: V&A Waterfront Holdings (Pty) Ltd has formally applied for approval to reclaim nearly four hectares of land from coastal waters at Granger Bay, stating that the project could contribute substantially to the country’s gross...