Towards an aquaculture knowledge hub for Africa Towards an aquaculture knowledge hub for Africa Shaping the future of aquaculture on the continent Monday, November 20, 2023 0 649 ZAMBIA: The need to establish a continental Aquaculture Knowledge Hub was discussed at a consultative workshop last week in Lusaka in a bid to improve effective knowledge management and collaborative efforts within the African aquaculture sector.
Artificial Intelligence harnessed to protect marine mammals Artificial Intelligence harnessed to protect marine mammals Pilot project aims to prevent whale entanglements Monday, November 20, 2023 0 651 SOUTH AFRICA: A pilot project along South Africa’s West Coast is using cameras and hydrophones to alert mussel farmers in the Saldanha Bay Aquaculture Development Zone (SBADZ) to the presence of whales and activate the ADZ Incident and Emergency Response Protocol in the case of an entanglement.
Oil Market Predictions and What They Mean for Africa Oil Market Predictions and What They Mean for Africa The oil market is nothing if not volatile, but few eras match the last several years for dramatic ups and downs. NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of... Monday, November 20, 2023 0 577
Harassment of fur seals cause for concern Harassment of fur seals cause for concern SOUTH AFRICA: Incidents of harassment of Cape fur seals have become a cause for concern as members of the public have been reportedly throwing... Saturday, November 18, 2023 0 565
IMO elections are looming – what to expect IMO elections are looming – what to expect The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Council will meet next week for its 130th Session ahead of the Assembly’s 33rd Session... Thursday, November 16, 2023 0 1118
Small scale rights decriminalise traditional fishing Small scale rights decriminalise traditional fishing SOUTH AFRICA: The era of interim relief declared for small scale fishers will come to an end as 62 small scale fishing cooperatives in the Western... Wednesday, November 15, 2023 0 539
South Africa takes a step closer to establishing a National Petroleum... South Africa takes a step closer to establishing a National Petroleum... SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s intention to establish a National Petroleum Company (NPC) took a step forward this week with the release for... Tuesday, November 14, 2023 0 599
Ultra-deep survey underway Ultra-deep survey underway NAMIBIA: An environmental and geophysical survey is being undertaken to map one of Namibia’s most challenging and remote offshore locations... Tuesday, November 14, 2023 0 552
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.