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 and SAMSA Engage to Strengthen Maritime Opportunities
The eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) recently met with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) to discuss means of working together to grow the maritime sector. The discussions focused on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mondli Mbhele: Successfully Navigating the Maritime Economy
Durban-raised Mondli Mbhele is among the first maritime economist graduates from the eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC), an experience that he says further exposed him to the intricacies of the maritime […]
Durban Learners Exposed to Diverse Sectors Within the Maritime and Tourism Industries
Durban Fever Travel and Tours hosted the 1st Annual Tourism and Maritime Careers Expo and Entrepreneurship 2026 at the Maritime School of Excellence last week Friday to give valuable insights […]
Innovation Challenge Runner-up Creates Invention to Uplift Communities
Inspired by two major challenges in South Africa, the growing problem of plastic pollution and a difficulty in accessing affordable housing, Siyanda Sibiya is confident that his invention will tackle […]