Request for Proposal (RFP) EMC Work Readiness Programme 2022
INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL: The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced service provider with requisite skills to train 25 local beneficiaries. Kindly access link below to view or download proposal document. https://maritimecluster.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/RFP-Work-Readiness-Programme-2022.pdf
Women in Maritime Mentorship Programme Request for Proposal 2022 Extension
Kindly note that the closing date for the submission of proposals for the Women in Maritime Mentorsip Programme for 2022 has been extended to Thursday, 27 October 2022. Click on the link below to view RFP https://maritimecluster.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Updated-EMC-RFP-Woman-in-Maritime.pdf
Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo 2022
The future of the African transport sector was brought to the spotlight in an epic conference that took place between 28 – 29 September 2022 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC), Durban. World leaders gathered at the ICC complex to attend the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo 2022. This came at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]