Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges Deep-sea trawling body remains strong despite challenges Review of 2022 Thursday, June 8, 2023 0 406 SOUTH AFRICA: Despite the prolonged fishing rights allocation process and the fact that the appeals process is ongoing, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) reports that continued engagement amongst its members as well as with government has helped maintain the body's position in the industry.
Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits Nigerian Navy signs agreement for refits Refit contract signed Thursday, June 8, 2023 0 471 NIGERIA: The Nigerian Navy signed a contract with a Turkish shipyard on Friday for the refit and remodelling of their flagship frigate, the NNS Aradu.
Is South Africa losing its Maritime leadership position on the African... Is South Africa losing its Maritime leadership position on the African... Based on its geographical position and history within the Maritime sector, South Africa possesses a great potential to provide industry leadership... Tuesday, May 30, 2023 0 457
Strengthening oil spill preparedness plans in Mauritius Strengthening oil spill preparedness plans in Mauritius MAURITIUS: A draft plan to facilitate ongoing development of an effective national oil spill preparedness and response framework was produced at a... Friday, May 26, 2023 0 379
Vessels face infestation at their peril Vessels face infestation at their peril Rodents and insects remain a major cause for concern on ships where no pest prevention systems are in place, creating an unsafe work environment,... Thursday, May 25, 2023 0 572
More consultation on the table for rock lobster poaching strategy More consultation on the table for rock lobster poaching strategy SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) plans to undertake further consultation to achieve support for the... Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 402
Integrated Maritime Strategy aims to support maritime security in West... Integrated Maritime Strategy aims to support maritime security in West... NIGERIA: Independent experts met in Lagos last week to discuss the draft Supplementary Act Relating to the Suppression of Illicit Maritime... Wednesday, May 24, 2023 0 540
Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline Marine security training aims to secure Somalia’s coastline SOMALIA: Fifteen Somalia Navy and Coast Guard (SNCG) officers have completed specialised training on maritime security in a joint initiative... Tuesday, May 23, 2023 0 555
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.