Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process Fishing sector fires back against Master Plan process Small-scale fishers and coastal communities unite to voice dissatisfaction with the drafting of the Oceans Economy Master Plan Monday, August 3, 2026 0 109 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 used the opportunity to voice their dissatisfaction with the process.
Port logistics opportunity for Durban Port logistics opportunity for Durban Private sector participation aims to boost port capacity and drive long-term growth Friday, July 31, 2026 0 48 SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified investors to develop two prime logistics sites at Ambrose Park in the Port of Durban.
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 0 126
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 97
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 0 127
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 0 141
Dry dock confirms capacity with historic docking Dry dock confirms capacity with historic docking SOUTH AFRICA: In a return to previously demonstrated capacity, Durban’s historic Prince Edward Graving Dock will host a ten-day project that... Tuesday, July 28, 2026 0 222
Blue economy tops discussions between Seychelles and Ghana Blue economy tops discussions between Seychelles and Ghana SEYCHELLES: Fisheries and the blue economy emerged as the most substantive area of near-term cooperation between Seychelles and Ghana as the two... Thursday, July 23, 2026 0 202
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...