Sandock Austral presents an expanded maritime, defense, and energy portfolio at AAD 2022
At the recent (21 – 25 September 2022) Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition in Pretoria, Sandock Austral—long recognized for its shipbuilding abilities—displayed its expanded options, which included anti-material guns, mission commander solutions, and a solar power plant. According to Sandock Austral, for more than 60 years it has established a reputation as one of […]
KZN Girls Empowered through Watersports
Vuyisile Jaca is a young woman from Umzinto Emgangeni on the South Coast who is 24 years old. Vuyisile, also known as Vuyi, studied nautical studies in high school at JG Zuma High School in KwaBester. At the Umkomaas ScubaCoDiving and Travel base, is wherer she improved her sailing abilities. She later joined Sail Africa […]
EMC intern receives warm welcome at the World Maritime University
Samkelisiwe Danisa, an intern with the EThekwini Maritime Cluster’s (EMC) Enterprise and Supplier Development Unit, and the incoming students at the World Maritime University have been welcomed to the university in Sweden to finish their master’s degrees in maritime law and policy. One of the goals of the EThekwini Maritime Cluster is to contribute to […]
The Ukuhlangana Memorial Sculpture is to be Unveiled during the World Maritime Day Parallel Event
World Maritime Day was observed this year on 29 September 2022, and the yearly IMO World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE) will be held in Durban, South Africa, between October 12 and October 14 at the ICC. The installation of a memorial sculpture in Durban that represents the entirety of the marine globe will be […]
EMC Aquaculture Programme Update
Members of the EMC team and those from the eThekwini Municipality went on an aquaculture site inspection in Molweni and Isitumba districts. The purpose of the site visit was to meet with various stakeholders from these districts to discuss how the youth aquaculture project would work in their regions. One of the representatives from the […]
Maritime industry powerhouse elected president of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Maritime industry powerhouse elected president of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr. Prasheen Maharaj, the newly elected president of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), was introduced during the Durban Chambers Gala Dinner event, which took place on September 20, 2022, at Moses Mabhida Stadium. According to Maharaj, the CEO of […]
EMC Women in Maritime Celebration Campaign
A “Man’s World” description has previously been applied to the maritime sector. But in recent years, there have been numerous instances of women “Making Waves” and leaving a positive effect on those who still want to work in this field. These women not only challenge stereotypes, but they’re also breaking barriers. EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) […]
Imbokodo In Maritime Transformation Agenda “In Conversation With Men” & Award Ceremony
25 August 2022 EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) was a proud partner of the ‘Imbokodo in Maritime Transformation Agenda “In Conversation with Men” two-part event that was executed in the form of a seminar, at the Bluewaters Hotel, followed by an awards ceremony, at the Oyster Box Hotel, on Wednesday, 24 August 2022. The South African […]
Transnet narrows down potential vendors for the Durban and Ngqura container ports
17 August 2022 Ten applicants have been selected for the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 (DCT2), in KwaZulu-Natal, and an additional four for the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT), in the Eastern Cape, by Transnet. To choose preferred bidders by February 2023, Transnet will now distribute a request for proposal (RFP) papers to the selected companies, […]
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 […]