EThekwini Maritime Cluster’s Maritime New Venture Creation Coaching Program Empowers SMMEs in the Maritime Sector
Durban, 1 December 2023. The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) took a significant stride towards fostering entrepreneurship in the maritime industry with the launch of the Maritime New Venture Creation Coaching Program. This initiative is designed to support Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) aiming to enter the dynamic sphere of maritime business launched on 19 October […]
EThekwini Maritime Cluster Unveil KZN Artisan Training Programme to Empower Unemployed Youth
10/11/2023: The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC), in partnership with the Moses Kotane Institute (MKI), is thrilled to announce the launch of the KZN Artisan Training Programme. This initiative invites unemployed youth to participate in a comprehensive training program that offers practical experience and skills development in key areas of artisanship. The programme is designed to […]
The EThekwini Maritime Cluster Receives Significant financial boost from EDTEA’s Skills Revolution Campaign
10/11/2023: As part of a “Skills Revolution Campaign,” the EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) has been awarded R15 Million in funding to implement the KZN Artisan Training Programme. This comes after Moses Kotane Institute (MKI) secured R74 million from the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) to launch a “Skills Revolution […]
The Impact of the ship backlog at the Port of Durban on the country’s economy
Durban, 24 November 2023: The ship backlog at the Port of Durban can have significant economic implications for the country. Delays in shipping can disrupt supply chains, leading to shortages of goods and increased costs for businesses. Industries reliant on timely imports and exports may experience financial losses, and there could be broader effects on […]
Department of Transport (DOT) Leads campaign for in International Maritime Advocacy Biennium
The Department of Transport (DOT), in collaboration with esteemed maritime partners such as the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA), and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, spearheads a bold initiative vying for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa Inaugurates the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal, Elevating Durban’s Maritime Prestige
Durban, 22 November 2023. In a momentous occasion, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal on 22 November 2023 at the Port of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The inauguration ceremony marked a significant milestone in the city’s maritime infrastructure and affirmed Durban’s position as a premier cruise destination. The Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal, named […]
MEDIA RELEASE
EMC Aquaculture and Fisheries Unit Host Capacity Building Workshop and Formulate Committee for the implementation of the Programme Projects. [Durban, 27 October 2023] The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) Aquaculture and Fisheries Unit yesterday, 26/10/2023 convened a capacity building workshop and the formulation of the… Click link below to continue reading. https://maritimecluster.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Media-Release_Aquaculture-and-Fisheries-Workshop_26-October-2023.pdf
MD MESSAGE: AUGUST 2023
Dear Stakeholder, It gives me great pleasure to speak with you, important stakeholders. This newsletter edition contains news about events that happened during July and August (Women’s Month). For the EMC organization and the maritime fraternity, Women’s Month celebrations are a yearly tradition. Throughout South Africa, several initiatives and activities are planned during August to […]
Congratulations to Mr. Dominguez for being appointed IMO Secretary-General
The International Maritime Organization has elected Mr. Arsenio Anonio Dominguez Velasco (Republic of Panama) as Secretary of IMO, with effect from 01 January 2024 to serve a four-year term. The IMO council appointed Mr. Dominguez during the 129th session (C129) meeting held from 17 to 21 July 2023. The final verdict will be ruled out […]
Nitro clinches Lipton Challenge Top Price – Durban
The Lipton Challenge Cup was donated in 1909 to the Table Bay Yacht Club, which subsequently became the Royal Cape Yacht Club, by Sir Thomas Lipton, world-famous entrepreneur, and five-time challenger for the America’s Cup. It is an annual inter-club contest – one boat per club – to be held off-shore during the months of […]