EMC and AMTEP sign strategic partnership
In a partnership set to break new ground, the eThekwini Maritime Cluster has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Africa Maritime Training and Employment Pool (AMTEP). This groundbreaking […]
Youth gain maritime business insights
Maritime professionals, entrepreneurs and industry leaders gathered for the inaugural Youth in Maritime Business Seminar, held recently at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Westville Campus. The Youth in Maritime Business […]
Durbanites observe World Hydrography Day Celebrations
The people of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), particularly Durban residents, had an opportunity to witness the South African Navy in action as the world observed World Hydrography Day. Celebrated annually on 21 […]
From Inanda to the world: Nautical Science Graduate breaks the stigma
“This qualification helped me gain theoretical, practical knowledge, and skills that I will need when I go on board to work safely and efficiently on the ship,” says Nautical Science […]
EMC Welcomes New Board Members
Following the departure of Mr Emmanuel Ntshangase as the Chairperson of eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) and Mr Sandile Khoza stepping in as the new chair, new board members were appointed […]
Boat Building Curriculum on the Pipeline at Elangeni TVET College
The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC), in collaboration with Mr Knud Kusche, a German expert from the Senior Expert Service (SES), have engaged with Elangeni TVET College to explore a partnership […]
Oceanpreneurs Bootcamp a Step in the Right Direction for Innovation Challenge Winners
The eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC), in partnership with Womaritime Experts, successfully hosted the KZN Oceanpreneurs 2026 Bootcamp at the Riverside Hotel in Durban, where the six winners of the Marine […]
Sustainable Seashells: A Young Innovator’s Journey
Growing up along the South Coast and surrounded by the ocean’s beauty and complexity inspired a Gugu Shusha to develop a solution that protects marine ecosystems. “I was surrounded by […]
Stay Curious, Says Sea to Soil Creator to Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Amanda Mdladla, the creator of Sea to Soil and 3rd place winner in the Marine Resources category of the Ocean Youth Innovation Challenge says she was initially moved by the […]
Employment Conference Aims to Strengthen Africa’s Maritime Talent through Collaborative Training
Africa Maritime Training and Employment Pool (AMTEP) recently held the inaugural conference hosted by Elethu Marine at Umhlanga, in Durban. The purpose of the conference was to build Africa’s maritime […]