Captain Jean-Paul Fanchette Appointed as New Harbour Master of Seychelles Ports Authority
The Board of Directors of the Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) has announced the appointment of Captain Jean-Paul Fanchette as the new Harbour Master, effective from August 1, 2024. Captain Fanchette’s journey to this role began in December 2022, when he was appointed as the Deputy Harbour Master. Over the past 20 months, he worked closely […]
BBF Safety Adds a Special Touch for Women at the EMC 2nd Annual Golf Day
The EMC 2nd Annual Golf Day brought together the maritime community not just for a round of golf, but to raise funds for vital EMC programmes, strengthen relationships between stakeholders, and explore new opportunities for partnerships. Among the event’s sponsors was BBF Safety, a local company renowned for its tailor-made PPE solutions that help create […]
EMC MEDIA STATEMENT
EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) Announces Withdrawal from the KZN Maritime and Artisan Training Programme. Kindly click on the link below to read statement. https://maritimecluster.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MEDIA-STATEMENT-EMC-Announces-Withdrawal-121.pdf
Forging Maritime Partnerships: EMC Hosts NAVIGO Delegation For South African Exploration
[10/04/2024] Fostering national and international collaborations is one of the core values of EThekwini Maritime Cluster and yesterday’s convention summoned the essence of bringing together local and international industry players from Italy (NAVIGO) and Egypt to explore developmental opportunities within the maritime industry. Ziziba Holdings, a locally based business working in partnership with EThekwini Maritime […]
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Innovators: The EMC Youth Innovation Challenge 2024
In a dynamic display of youthful ingenuity and collaborative spirit, the eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) recently launched the Maritime Youth Innovation Challenge at Workshop 24 Drydock. This initiative stands as a beacon of hope, inviting high school learners to embark on a transformative journey aimed at shaping the future of our ocean economy. The launch […]
Transformation in SA ports underway after the signage of the MOU
On March 13, 2024, Ms. Johanna Mulaudzi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA), and Mr. Tshediso Matona, Commissioner of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering economic transformation in the Ports Sector. The partnership between the PRSA and the B-BBEE Commission […]
Mediterrannean Shipping Company launched cold storage facility in Durban
[07 March 2024] The newly inaugurated cold storage facility, operated by MSC’s MEDLOG logistics division, aims to revolutionize the handling of perishable goods in South Africa and is poised to enhance the country’s trade dynamics. MSC CEO, Soren Toft, underscored the significance of this investment during the opening ceremony on March 7, 2024, which was […]
Industry Guest Lecture Report: Exploring Problem Solving in Supply Chain and Logistics
The EThekwini Maritime Cluster, in collaboration with the UKZN Unit of Maritime Law and Maritime Studies on 20/03/2024 hosted an enlightening Industry Guest Lecture at the UKZN Senate Auditorium. The event, themed “What Problem Are You Trying to Solve,” focused on the critical aspects of problem-solving within the realm of Supply Chain and Logistics. Ms. […]
Twenty Young Graduates Shine Bright in Training Programme Partnership
Imagine being one of the twenty young South Africans who recently graduated from the Sandock Austral Shipyards Apprentice Training Programme. This initiative, a collaboration between Sandock Austral Shipyards and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE), is truly making waves in skill development and tackling youth unemployment. Sandock Austral Shipyards, a 100% black-owned South […]
Port of Maputo Achieves Record-Breaking Performance
You’ve probably heard about the impressive strides made by the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) and DP World Maputo, and their focus on developing corridors to bolster investments in the port complex. Well, it seems their strategy is really paying off. According to MPDC’s annual results report, the Port of Maputo soared to new heights […]