Category: Legislative News

EMC Successfully Implemented the Welcome to Water program

On 06 December 2022 EMC’s Welcome to water program implemented in partnership with Sail Africa commenced with 37 learners from three different high schools in Durban. This program under the EMC Training and Skills Unit aims to broaden the knowledge of the learner’s view of the Maritime Industry while introducing them to water sports. Learners […]

SAMSA Stage SA’s Inaugural Maritime Sector GBV Seminar

South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) recognises the maritime sector as the jaguar vein for international trade through exports and importing of goods and is an important sector that consists of thousands of genders. A sector that has been affected by GBV but is not raising enough awareness on the issue. On Thursday, 24 November […]

Invitation To submit Proposal (RFP)

EThekwini Maritime Cluster in partnership with Concost Consulting have released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for interested service providers to conduct a study to unpack the KZN Maritime Value Chain.   The strategic partnership with Conscost Consulting under the KwaZulu Natal Department of Public Workers aims to undertake the Value Chain Analysis of the KZN […]

Request for Proposals (RFP) EMC Women in Maritime Mentorship Programme 2022

EMC is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider with the requisite leadership to host the Women in Maritime Mentorship Programme for 10 Final Year Students or Graduates. This mentorship programme aims to provide a networking platform between maritime industry professionals and young maritime aspiring girls for potential absorption by the […]

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, […]

Transnet security now has arrest authority thanks to the Justice Minister

17 August 2022 As vital infrastructure is under attack by criminals, Ronald Lamola, minister of justice and correctional services, has authorized Transnet security officers to get peace officer status, giving them extra authority and enabling them to make arrests. “As peace officers, Transnet’s security officers will be able (to) exercise powers in terms of Chapter […]

The Launch of a Competition by Maritime Giants to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

12 August 2022, Six giants of the global maritime industry have teamed up to address concerns related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The Maritime Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Innovation Lab 2022 is an open competition for interested participants (individuals, institutions, companies, students, etc.) to submit their ideas on addressing DEI in the maritime […]

Maritime Associates launches the Maritime Industry Transport Development Task Force Network

Durban, 11 August 2022 The launch of the Maritime Industry Transport Development Task Force Network (Network), which aims to encourage private sector participation in teaming up to propel the industry toward growth and economic development, took place yesterday. The recently built cruise terminal in the Port of Durban served as the official launch location for […]