To remain competitive globally, significant investment is required.
16 August 2022 According to a presentation at this month’s Southern African Transport Conference, South Africa’s ports are still far behind the most innovative and efficient maritime nations in the world. According to a demonstration by Leticia Grimmet of the Moses Kotane Institute, major fifth generation “Smart Ports” are already light years ahead in terms […]
EThekwini Maritime Cluster 2022 Annual General Meeting
EThekwini Maritime Cluster projected to successfully integrate the organizations objectives and strategically aligned its mission with the programme implemented during the 2021/2022 AGM Meeting On 2June 2022, EMC invited all its stakeholders to the Royal Hotel in Durban for the 2022 Annual General Meeting. EMC hosted a successful AGM that was inclusive of the breakdown […]
EMC Managing Director Monthly Newsletter Message
Dear valued stakeholder, It gives me great pleasure to, once more, report on the activities of the EThekwini Maritime Cluster for the month of June 2022. In this report I will take the opportunity to highlight some of the youth related activities, in the light of the fact that June is the month that South […]
Maritime Industry Competition by Department of Transport (DOT)
DOT launched maritime companies and artist students’ competition. Following the declaration at the Comprehensive CMTP Midterm review, the National Department of Transport formally unveiled a competition that will conclude with respect to the department hosting the World Maritime Day event later this year. The competition is open to South African maritime and shipping businesses as […]
Fikile Mbalula Launched the SA National Railway Policy White Paper
On Monday, 9 May 2022, Minister Fikile Mbalula launched the National Railway Policy White Paper in Pretoria, South Africa. The South African Minister of Transport highlighted the importance of efficient implementation of the priority structural reforms in the economy to enhance the progress of economic recovery. The National Rail Policy is one of the measures […]
TNPA Appoints Five New Programme Directors
Transnet says the “TNPA’s Durban Logistics Hub is now well resourced to respond to its mandate of accelerating the development and execution of the port master plans for the Eastern Region – the ports of Durban and Richards Bay following the appointment of five programme directors. The DLH executive committee members boast 50% female representation […]
SEA RESCUE – Durban – Friday, 13 May. Albatross released:
Paul Bevis, NSRI Durban duty coxswain, said: On Thursday, 12 May, our NSRI Durban duty crew gathered at our NSRI Durban rescue base to prepare for an operation to assist uShaka Sea World to release a juvenile Albatross at sea. The sea rescue craft Spirit of Surfski VI was prepared for the mission. A juvenile Indian Yellow Nosed […]
Flashback in maritime history: Sinking of RMS TITANIC, On 14 April 1912
A passenger ocean liner and, at the time, the world’s largest ship. On 14 April 1912, on her maiden voyage, she struck an iceberg, buckling part of her hull and causing her to sink in the early hours of 15 April. 706 of her 2,224 passengers and crew survived. Her loss was the catalyst for major reforms […]
SAMSA Appoints Interim CEO
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Zamachonco Chonco has been appointed the agency’s interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), pending the finalization of the process for appointment of a permanent CEO, SAMSA’s Board of Directors announced in Pretoria on Friday. In a statement, SAMSA said Ms. Chonco would take over with immediate […]
Flood Damage Inspections by Government Officials at Port of Durban
The widespread flooding during the month of April in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) called for help from all parties who could assist the province in any way possible. Support came in all forms including shelter, food, etc. The government departments hauled flood damage inspection and support from the Honourable South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, the Cabinet […]