Ultra-deep survey underway Ultra-deep survey underway Environmental and geophysical survey offshore Namibia Tuesday, November 14, 2023 0 671 NAMIBIA: An environmental and geophysical survey is being undertaken to map one of Namibia’s most challenging and remote offshore locations that is key to the country’s future energy operations.
IMO audit gets underway IMO audit gets underway Key areas of maritime administration under scrutiny Tuesday, November 14, 2023 0 775 SOUTH AFRICA: Key areas of South Africa’s maritime administration will be audited under the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme this week after it was postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19.
IMO audits in Africa IMO audits in Africa It’s been five years since the International Maritime Organisation instituted mandatory audits of Member States in February 2016 and a total... Thursday, November 9, 2023 0 1106
Unlocking Angola’s fisheries sector Unlocking Angola’s fisheries sector ANGOLA: In an effort to address Angola’s over-reliance on the export of crude oil which currently represents almost 95% of the... Wednesday, November 8, 2023 0 1364
Africa charts a course for a sustainable Blue Economy Africa charts a course for a sustainable Blue Economy TANZANIA: The Second Marine Spatial Planning Forum for Africa took place this week in Dar es Salaam to explore the potential of Marine Spatial... Tuesday, November 7, 2023 0 782
Bitou beach goers safe from sharks Bitou beach goers safe from sharks SOUTH AFRICA: A three-year contract with the Plett Shark Spotters Non-Profit Organisation will see 14 spotters employed to keep beach goers safe... Monday, November 6, 2023 0 645
Offshore oil field aims to start production in 2024 Offshore oil field aims to start production in 2024 GABON: Two of the partners in the Hibiscus South Well offshore Gabon have confirmed the discovery of significant commercial oil prospects on the... Monday, November 6, 2023 0 806
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,...