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EThekwini Maritime Cluster

The maritime sector is the backbone of global trade, responsible for over 80% of goods shipped around the world. It drives the efficient movement of resources, linking producers and consumers across continents. A strong maritime sector not only creates jobs and builds infrastructure but also boosts economic growth. As trade continues to grow, the maritime industry is vital for fostering a sustainable and resilient economy!.

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About The Cluster

A Champion for The Maritime Industry

EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) is a non-profit company with the mandate to support and promote the maritime industry within Durban although at times it has a reach to other areas of KwaZulu Natal. EMC champions and advocates for the maritime industry through bridging the gap between industrial policy from government and the private sector, thereby unleashing the economic growth in the maritime industry.

Since its inception, EMC has continued to respond to international best practice within clustering models within the maritime industry and has created sub-clusters along the value chain. The concept of clustering is widely used across the world to unleash economic growth that assists in job creation and enterprise development.

eThekwini Maritime Cluster is committed to positioning this vital industry to be globally competitive and to proactively plan for the human capital enterprises.

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Our Programmes

Our programmes are aligned with high quality frameworks

Aligned to a number of frameworks, such as Operation Phakisa, eThekwini Maritime Cluster currently has 4 programmes which are designed to attract quality talent into the industry.

Training & Skills Development

Improves education and training for the maritime industry in order to enable talented individuals to enter the industry.

Enterprise Development

Facilitates the development and support of targeted emerging enterprises enabling them to operate within the maritime industry.

Industry Promotion

Access to information is crucial for any industry, especially one that grows with the flow.

Marine Manufacturing

The objective of this programme is to factor the development and growth of the boat and ship building and ship repair sectors

The role of the cluster

Promoting the eThekwini Maritime industry locally, nationally and globally

Creating a platform for role players to network with each other and to engage with government and Transnet to overcome infrastructural and institutional constraints.

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Hear it from our members in the maritime industry

What are our members saying about the work that we do.

Creating a platform for role players to network with each other and to engage with government and Transnet to overcome infrastructural and institutional constraints

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