EMC and the Department of Basic Education Partner on Maritime Teacher Training
11 – 15 June 2022, Dokkies Teachers Training College and Wilsons Wharf, Port of Durban EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) under its Training and Skills Development Programme is mandated to train and support maritime educators teaching at high schools in KZN. This is done annually by EMC in partnership with the Department of Basic Education in […]
67 Minutes With KZN Business Leaders
[Amanzimtoti, Monday, 18 July 2022] The spirit of International Mandela Day has been embraced and is well alive amongst KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN) leaders in Business. This year, the Amanzimtoti Child and Family Welfare Society, located in the South of Durban, received support from the Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Eastern Region and leaders of organizations operating […]
MSC Regatta Week Rich With Accomplishment
Monday, 4 July 2022, was the official start of the MSC week, a regatta that comprises the J22, L26, and ORC classes of boats. The five-day sailing race was hosted by the Point Yacht Club (PYC) and it had 22 boats participating, as well as, another 24 in the J22 world cup (which is part […]
EThekwini Maritime Cluster 2022 Annual General Meeting
EThekwini Maritime Cluster projected to successfully integrate the organizations objectives and strategically aligned its mission with the programme implemented during the 2021/2022 AGM Meeting On 2June 2022, EMC invited all its stakeholders to the Royal Hotel in Durban for the 2022 Annual General Meeting. EMC hosted a successful AGM that was inclusive of the breakdown […]
Maritime Career Awareness Event in Partnership with the Westville Correctional Service Center
[30 June 2022] Maritime Career Awareness Event in Partnership with the Westville Correctional Service Centre Information about the maritime industry and its contribution to the economy and its vast opportunities is not well publicised, it is for this reason that the EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) is promoting the industry to the public. Last month the […]
TPT Host Careers Day in Partnership with EThekwini Maritime Cluster
[24 June 2022] TPT Host Careers Day in Partnership with EThekwini Maritime Cluster On 24 June 2022 Transnet Port Terminals, in partnership with EMC as part of commemorating youth month, hosted f 40 high schools and tertiary students to partake in the Transnet’s Port Terminal Careers Open Day event. Choosing a career path might seem […]
Massachusetts Cadets Tour Maritime High Schools in Umlazi Township
[22/06/2022] The Massachusetts Maritime Academy Business Unit Cultural Tour is about the youth. The reason for the Massachusetts Business Cadets visiting our city is sorely based on inspiring and educating our youth about the many opportunities within the maritime industry. The group comes from the maritime business unit of the Massachusetts Academy making them more […]
EThekwini Maritime Cluster Welcomes Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cadets to South African Shores
[Durban, South Africa, 20 June 2022] EMC Celebrates Youth Month through Fostering US-SA Cultural Ties “EThekwini Maritime Cluster Commemorates Youth Month with an International Cultural Exchange Programme” [Durban, South Africa, 20 June 2022] The Royal Natal Yacht Club, Wilsons Wharf, was the official welcoming ceremony venue of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) cadets for their […]
News of Waterfront Development at the Travel Indaba
After two years of having electronic meetings and virtual conferences, The African Travel Indaba returned to the City of Durban with 3 700 delegates that had attended. The event was over 3 days, from 2 to 5 May, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre. “Rebuilding the local tourism sector” was the theme of […]
Maritime Industry Competition by Department of Transport (DOT)
DOT launched maritime companies and artist students’ competition. Following the declaration at the Comprehensive CMTP Midterm review, the National Department of Transport formally unveiled a competition that will conclude with respect to the department hosting the World Maritime Day event later this year. The competition is open to South African maritime and shipping businesses as […]