TNPA REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR BERTH EXPANSION AT THE DURBAN CONTAINER TERMINAL
Transnet National Ports Authority has issued a tender for the reconstruction, deepening and lengthening of three berths at Durban Container Terminal’s Pier 2 North Quay at the Port of Durban over a 5-year period starting in 2024. This mega project aim to improve efficiencies and reduce costs for vessels calling at the port by deepening […]
WELCOME TO THE WATER CAMPAIGN 2023
The Welcome to the Water Campaign (Curriculum Enhancement) is an initiative by the EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC), focusing on high school learners in the eThekwini region. This annual program was hosted on 5 December 2023 and continued for the duration of 3 days, was a collaborative effort with SAIL AFRICA Youth Foundation. Mr Zondo, EMC […]
Request for Proposals (RFP) – EMC Maritime Work Readiness Programme 2024
EThekwini Maritime Cluster under its Training and Skills Development programme has developed maritime studies work readiness programme that aims at exposing thirty (30) qualified graduates to work experience in the maritime industry. Kindly access link below for more info. https://maritimecluster.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RFP-Work-Readiness-Programme-2024.pdf
EMC Announces Two Exciting Opportunities to Join its Esteemed Board of Directors
We are actively seeking candidates for the positions of Law Director and General Maritime Industry Director. For detailed information on requirements and the application process. The application deadline is 31 January 2024. Your leadership journey with EMC awaits. Click the below link to explore further. https://maritimecluster.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EMC-Board-Advertisement-2023-2024.pdf
EThekwini Maritime Cluster’s Maritime New Venture Creation Coaching Program Empowers SMMEs in the Maritime Sector
Durban, 1 December 2023. The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) took a significant stride towards fostering entrepreneurship in the maritime industry with the launch of the Maritime New Venture Creation Coaching Program. This initiative is designed to support Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) aiming to enter the dynamic sphere of maritime business launched on 19 October […]
The EThekwini Maritime Cluster Receives Significant financial boost from EDTEA’s Skills Revolution Campaign
10/11/2023: As part of a “Skills Revolution Campaign,” the EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) has been awarded R15 Million in funding to implement the KZN Artisan Training Programme. This comes after Moses Kotane Institute (MKI) secured R74 million from the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) to launch a “Skills Revolution […]
The Impact of the ship backlog at the Port of Durban on the country’s economy
Durban, 24 November 2023: The ship backlog at the Port of Durban can have significant economic implications for the country. Delays in shipping can disrupt supply chains, leading to shortages of goods and increased costs for businesses. Industries reliant on timely imports and exports may experience financial losses, and there could be broader effects on […]
MEDIA RELEASE
EMC Aquaculture and Fisheries Unit Host Capacity Building Workshop and Formulate Committee for the implementation of the Programme Projects. [Durban, 27 October 2023] The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) Aquaculture and Fisheries Unit yesterday, 26/10/2023 convened a capacity building workshop and the formulation of the… Click link below to continue reading. https://maritimecluster.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Media-Release_Aquaculture-and-Fisheries-Workshop_26-October-2023.pdf
MD MESSAGE: AUGUST 2023
Dear Stakeholder, It gives me great pleasure to speak with you, important stakeholders. This newsletter edition contains news about events that happened during July and August (Women’s Month). For the EMC organization and the maritime fraternity, Women’s Month celebrations are a yearly tradition. Throughout South Africa, several initiatives and activities are planned during August to […]
SEAMLESS OPERATION OF TRAINS BETWEEN SOUTH AFRICA & MOZAMBIQUE EXPANDED TO CHROME AND FERROCHROME FLOWS
29 August 2023: Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Caminhos De Ferros De Mocambique (CFM) are excited to announce that the historic agreement signed in April 2023 to enable the seamless operation of trains between the two countries will be expanded to chrome and ferrochrome flows at 3 trains per day from 1 September 2023. The […]