South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas High Seas Treaty approved for ratification Friday, July 3, 2026 0 69 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.
DFFE commits to new Minister DFFE commits to new Minister Third Minister of the administration takes office Thursday, July 2, 2026 0 95 SOUTH AFRICA: David Maynier has officially taken up the position of Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment after being sworn in at a ceremony held in Pretoria yesterday.
Promoting performance to avoid expensive rerouting Promoting performance to avoid expensive rerouting SOUTH AFRICA: The Western Cape Government has called on the Port of Cape Town to avoid the significant rerouting of agricultural exports that were... Wednesday, July 1, 2026 0 105
Avatar recruiting goes live for seafarers Avatar recruiting goes live for seafarers A new live avatar interviewer recruitment platform designed for merchant shipping and the wider maritime industry, has been launched to help... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 120
Offshore reprocessing project to assess hydrocarbon potential Offshore reprocessing project to assess hydrocarbon potential SIERRA LEONE: Reprocessing projects for offshore acreage have commenced to support efficient screening, early-stage evaluation and... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 94
Discussions to open Russian market to Seychelles' fisheries Discussions to open Russian market to Seychelles' fisheries SEYCHELLES: Discussions during a visit by a Russian delegation could strengthen maritime partnerships between Russia and the Seychelles as the two... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 132
TAC increases confirmed TAC increases confirmed SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has announced the increase of the sardine total allowable catch... Tuesday, June 30, 2026 0 91
Progress made in programme to track authorised fishing vessels Progress made in programme to track authorised fishing vessels NIGERIA: Working to progress efforts to track authorised fishing vessels operating in West Africa, the Fisheries Committee for the West Central... Monday, June 29, 2026 0 117
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,...
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...