Bitou beach goers safe from sharks Bitou beach goers safe from sharks Bitou Municipality signs MOA with Shark Spotters Monday, November 6, 2023 0 562 SOUTH AFRICA: A three-year contract with the Plett Shark Spotters Non-Profit Organisation will see 14 spotters employed to keep beach goers safe on Bitou’s Blue Flag beaches.
Offshore oil field aims to start production in 2024 Offshore oil field aims to start production in 2024 Significant oil discovered offshore Gabon Monday, November 6, 2023 0 701 GABON: Two of the partners in the Hibiscus South Well offshore Gabon have confirmed the discovery of significant commercial oil prospects on the Dussafu Marin Permit offshore Gabon.
Acquisition marks debut of Turkish port operator in Africa Acquisition marks debut of Turkish port operator in Africa GHANA: Turkish port and container terminal operator, Yilport Holding has acquired Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) 35% stake in Atlantic... Thursday, November 2, 2023 0 835
Ghanaian steps up to serve Africa’s ports Ghanaian steps up to serve Africa’s ports UAE - ABU DHABI: Michael Achagwe Luguje, Director General, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has been named as the Regional Vice President for... Thursday, November 2, 2023 0 1557
High taxes forcing fish traders out of business High taxes forcing fish traders out of business UGANDA: Fish Maw traders yesterday handed a petition to the government over excessive taxes they claim are forcing them out of business. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 0 623
Putting the blue economy on the table Putting the blue economy on the table SOUTH AFRICA: Stakeholders from the boating sector in Cape Town shared a table with representatives from the City of Cape Town yesterday to engage... Wednesday, November 1, 2023 0 872
Regional maritime security strategy supported by IMO Regional maritime security strategy supported by IMO SOUTH AFRICA: A regional meeting that brought together high-level stakeholders to discuss strategies to promote a common maritime security plan... Wednesday, November 1, 2023 0 911
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,...
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...