Fishing Industry News SA

08/07/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Captain Okke Grapow - a maritime legend who left an incredible legacy. We were so fortunate to have many of our students meet and interact with him over the years. He always made such an impression and was always willing to spend time chatting to the youth.

Thank you to Brian Ingpen for sharing this obituary which appeared in the Cape Times yesterday.

01/07/2026

Confirmation came late yesterday that David Maynier is the new Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister, replacing Willie Aucamp. But what do we know about him? Read the latest news on
https://www.fishingindustrynewssa.com

22/06/2026

Minister Vows Strengthening the Small-Scale Sector

Small-scale Minister Vows Strengthening the Small-Scale Sector By FINSA reporter - 07 May 2026 0 27 The first Traditional Long Line and West Coast Rock Lobster stakeholder meeting hosted by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, took place in Maitland, Cape Town, thi...

21/06/2026

Minister Moves to Secure Future of South Africa’s Abalone Fishery

Fishing RightsSupply Chain Minister Moves to Secure Future of South Africa’s Abalone Fishery By FINSA reporter - 28 October 2025 0 58 Poached abalone. An ongoing problem that has seen many in court but not jailed. Photo Stock There is always a price to pay. The announcement today of a 12.01 ton to...

21/06/2026

Global Treaty on Fishing Vessel Safety Enters into Force

InternationalNewsVessels & Boat Building Global Treaty on Fishing Vessel Safety Enters into Force By FINSA reporter - 26 February 2026 1 60 A historic milestone for fisher safety and global ocean governance is that Argentina has acceded to the Cape Town Agreement, triggering its entry into force in....

20/06/2026

Namibia to Play a Global Role in Water Security

Fresh waterNamibia Namibia to Play a Global Role in Water Security By FINSA reporter - 26 February 2026 0 38 In an ironic twist of fate, the weather gods are currently dumping a large amount of rainfall across water-scarce Namibia, just as the country is about to become the headquarters of the inter...

20/06/2026

A Breath of Fresh Air for Small-Scale Fishers: Social Justice and Equity Prevail

OpinionSmall-scale A Breath of Fresh Air for Small-Scale Fishers: Social Justice and Equity Prevail By Jeremy Marillier - 06 March 2026 0 61 The recent intervention by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, has been welcomed as a breath of fresh air by many within the small-scale f...

19/06/2026

Sea Harvest Completes Ladismith Cheese Disposal

Corporate & EmploymentNews Sea Harvest Completes Ladismith Cheese Disposal By FINSA reporter - 09 May 2026 0 40 A view of the fishing port of Saldanha Harbour where the Sea Harvest factory is located. Photo: Stock Sea Harvest Group Limited has confirmed it has disposed of its value-added dairy busin...

19/06/2026

Time to Focus on the Budget Vote and What this Means for the Fisheries

Opinion Time to Focus on the Budget Vote and What this Means for the Fisheries By Jeremy Marillier - 09 April 2026 0 82 It’s nearly Budget Vote time (May – June) where Departments submit and present their Budget to Parliament with fanfare. For the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Enviro...

18/06/2026

Where Are All The Whales?

EnvironmentResearch Where Are All The Whales? By FINSA reporter - 11 October 2025 0 42 Southern right whales are easily distinguished from the other 2 baleen whales (humpback and Bryde’s whales ) by three distinct characteristics: a V-shaped blow, callosities on their heads; and the lack of a dors...