EMC Participates in a Business Support, Tourism and Markets Unit: Schools Tourism Awareness Programme
[17 May 2023] EThekwini Maritime Cluster was honoured to be part of the school’s tourism awareness programme hosted by the EThekwini Municipality’s Business Support Department focused on sharing background knowledge on the career opportunities to the young Mqhawe Secondary School grades 10, 11, and 12. The session also provided the participants with information on entrepreneurship and […]
The Maritime Ecosystem and Fisheries Workshop
The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) Aquaculture and Fisheries Unit on 09 June 2023 collaborated with the EThekwini Municipality’s Business Support Unit in hosting the Maritime Ecosystem and Fisheries Workshop on fisheries and aquaculture. The focus of the workshop was centered around the National World Oceans Day that was celebrated on the 18th of June 2023 […]
EThekwini Maritime Cluster Booklet
For All your Maritime Career Guidance find below the to the EMC Maritime Career Booklet https://maritimecluster.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/EMC-MARITIME-CLUSTER-BOOKLET.pdf
Kirsten Makes History Sailing 30.000 nautical miles Non-Stop with just the Wind to assist her Circumnavigation
South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer (39) made history on April 27, 2023 when she became the first woman and first South African to ever win a round-the-world race, including solo and fully crewed races, non-stop or with stops! Being the sole person in the boat and having to sail more than 30.000 nautical miles nonstop […]
WISTA – SA Appoints New EXCO Members
WISTA South Africa’s relaunch took place four years ago and now the organisation appoints new executive members. The appreciate goes to Anneke Whelan, Nomcebo Msibi, Eva Moloi, and Clare Gomes for their commitment to the marine sector, their coworkers, and to WISTA as office bearers who have completed their terms. Lulama Mthembu, Berenice Fillmore, and […]
Port of Durban unveils New Tug Jetty which will mean quicker Turnaround time for larger Vessels
The new tug jetty at the Port of Durban will position the port as an international container hub. The Transnet Ports Authority unveiled the new jetty on Tuesday. The R127 million construction project began in May 2021 and was implemented in two stages. The first stage included the establishment of a new 110-metre tug jetty next […]
Transnet board vacancies highlight need for good Governance
Six available positions on the Transnet board have not yet been filled, which worries Futuregrowth Asset Management. These concerns are valid and present governance issues that all boards should take seriously, according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA). Given the importance of the corporation to our economy, she […]
Dear Fellow South Africans, As countries around the world work to reduce carbon emissions, there is great potential for South Africa to establish and develop new industries. For us, reducing our carbon footprint is critical to the health and well-being of our people, the sustainability of our society, and ensuring that our goods and services […]
EMC Appoints New Board Members During the Organisations Annual General Meeting
The EThekwini Maritime Cluster today on 14 June 2023, hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Royal Hotel in Durban. The AGM presented an opportunity for EMC led by the Managing Director, Zenzile Gwamanda, to reflect on projects implemented in the 2022/23 fiscal year. EMC was announced by the Auditors to have achieved a […]
Request For Proposals
EMC is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider with the requisite leadership to facilitate the Maritime Work Readiness Programme for 25 maritime graduates that will be placed within maritime workplaces. Click link below to read more. https://maritimecluster.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RFP-Work-Readiness-Programme-EMC-2023-002.pdf