Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia Engaging to improve maritime security in Somalia European Union Naval Force visits key stakeholders Monday, January 29, 2024 0 809 SOMALIA: The Operation Commander of the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA paid a three-day visit to Somalia last week with the aim of improving maritime security in the region.
Get involved in Africa’s blue future Get involved in Africa’s blue future Exploring the opportunities in Africa’s blue economy Wednesday, January 24, 2024 0 1290 SOUTH AFRICA: International entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, businesses and leaders that are working towards creating a positive impact on our oceans will converge in Cape Town next month for the 2024 edition of Ocean Innovation Africa.
Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company Multi-million Rand acquisition boosts growth for fishing company SOUTH AFRICA: The R965 million intended acquisition of Terrasan Group Limited’s subsidiaries in the catching, processing, and sale of... Tuesday, January 23, 2024 0 1401
Fish processing discharge permits under review Fish processing discharge permits under review SOUTH AFRICA: The Coastal Waters Discharge Permits issued to fish processing facilities operating within St Helena Bay in the Western Cape are... Friday, January 19, 2024 0 1103
Protecting vessels in high-risk waters Protecting vessels in high-risk waters A new product to provide cover for vessels entering a War & Piracy ‘breach’ area, such as the Gulf of Aden or the Gulf of Guinea,... Thursday, January 18, 2024 0 901
Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering Government discussions aim to resurrect offshore bunkering SOUTH AFRICA: Sobantu Tilayi, COO of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) admits that the sudden closure of the offshore bunkering... Tuesday, January 16, 2024 0 2097
Salvage resources need to be enhanced Salvage resources need to be enhanced SOUTH AFRICA: The current salvage and wreck removal of a fishing vessel that grounded at St Francis Bay earlier this month is putting the South... Tuesday, January 16, 2024 0 1534
Digitising the port space for efficiency Digitising the port space for efficiency MAURITIUS: The Mauritius Port Authority has launched a new digitised system aimed to eliminate the current administrative burden that requires... Friday, January 12, 2024 0 823
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,...