South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Narend Singh announces $5-million grant to help unlock the sector's growth Wednesday, August 5, 2026 0 38 SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking in the Eastern Cape yesterday, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, admitted that the country is failing to capitalise on Africa's position as the continent with the highest growth prospects in global aquaculture.
WMU explores partnerships with Tanzania WMU explores partnerships with Tanzania The World Maritime University has expressed its interest in strengthening strategic collaboration with Tanzania in maritime education, professional development, research and knowledge exchange. Monday, August 3, 2026 0 12 TANZANIA: Visiting the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) Headquarters in Dar es Salaam last week, Anna Karlqvist, Assistant to the Vice-President for Strategic Initiatives and ERASMUS Coordinator at World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö engaged with TASAC leadership on potential areas of cooperation.
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Port logistics opportunity for Durban Port logistics opportunity for Durban SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified investors to develop two prime... Friday, July 31, 2026 0 79
Towards a fishing vessel safety strategy Towards a fishing vessel safety strategy SOUTH AFRICA: The fishing industry has until 7 August to submit comments on a document outlining the Department of Transport’s (DoT) plan to... Friday, July 31, 2026 0 145
Pursuing partnerships for ocean science and research Pursuing partnerships for ocean science and research SOUTH AFRICA: Guests who were welcomed onboard the French oceanographic research vessel, the Marion Dufresne, in the Port of Cape Town yesterday... Friday, July 31, 2026 0 123
Building a case for sustained robotic operations Building a case for sustained robotic operations “The implication for the sector is straightforward. We do not need more claims about what autonomy might one day achieve in ideal... Wednesday, July 29, 2026 0 142
Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of... Wednesday, July 29, 2026 0 151
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, August 3, 2026 Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process SOUTH AFRICA: A virtual meeting convened last week to position the long-awaited Oceans Economy Master Plan (OEMP) for acceptance by the maritime industry was disrupted when representatives of the small-scale fishing sector and coastal communities...
0 People & Events MRA Online Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Boatbuilders prepare to interrogate market realities SOUTH AFRICA: Four of South Africa’s prominent boatbuilders are due to share the stage later this year to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets and shaping the future of boatbuilding in the...
0 Tourism MRA Online Wednesday, July 22, 2026 SOS for a sailing stalwart SOUTH AFRICA: Built to fulfil the ambitions of a small group of South African yachtsmen 60 years ago who had set their sights on competing in the Observer Singlehanded Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), the Voortrekker’s fate is now in the hands...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Friday, July 17, 2026 Pontoon delivery for new marina on track SOUTH AFRICA: The V&A Waterfront proved their commitment to delivering on plans for a superyacht basin at Quay 7 at an official keel laying ceremony yesterday that showcased the manufacturing progress already made in the production of six...
South Africa falling short of aquaculture potential, deputy minister admits Wednesday, August 5, 2026