African fisheries workshop to strengthen legal frameworks African fisheries workshop to strengthen legal frameworks Regional gathering in Addis Ababa will focus on aligning national fisheries law with CITES requirements for marine species Wednesday, July 8, 2026 0 59 A regional workshop is planned for the end of September to assist African States implement national legal frameworks on implementing CITES.
Curbing illegal trade in seahorses Curbing illegal trade in seahorses Parties and stakeholders have until the end of July to update the secretariat on efforts to curb illegal and unsustainable trade Wednesday, July 8, 2026 0 46 The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has invited parties and other stakeholders to submit information on their implementation of decisions relating to seahorses.
New team to strengthen regional IMO support 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... Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 105
Underperformance erodes competitiveness Underperformance erodes competitiveness SOUTH AFRICA: The country’s underperforming transport sector was flagged as a threat that will erode South Africa’s competitiveness as... Tuesday, July 7, 2026 0 94
New service strengthens global connections New service strengthens global connections A new service, commencing this week, will provide customers with dedicated direct connections linking West Africa with key global trade lanes. Monday, July 6, 2026 0 87
South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas 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... Friday, July 3, 2026 0 158
DFFE commits to new Minister DFFE commits to new Minister SOUTH AFRICA: David Maynier has officially taken up the position of Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment after being sworn in at a... Thursday, July 2, 2026 0 129
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 0 153
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,...
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...