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 […]
EThekwini Maritime Cluster Unveil KZN Artisan Training Programme to Empower Unemployed Youth
10/11/2023: The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC), in partnership with the Moses Kotane Institute (MKI), is thrilled to announce the launch of the KZN Artisan Training Programme. This initiative invites unemployed youth to participate in a comprehensive training program that offers practical experience and skills development in key areas of artisanship. The programme is designed to […]
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 […]
Congratulations to Mr. Dominguez for being appointed IMO Secretary-General
The International Maritime Organization has elected Mr. Arsenio Anonio Dominguez Velasco (Republic of Panama) as Secretary of IMO, with effect from 01 January 2024 to serve a four-year term. The IMO council appointed Mr. Dominguez during the 129th session (C129) meeting held from 17 to 21 July 2023. The final verdict will be ruled out […]
EMC Campaign shines Light on the Women in Maritime Industry (2023)
The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) implemented the August Women in Maritime Campaign focusing on maritime career awareness, and recognising the impeccable work done by the women in the industry are all priorities for the #Womeninmaritime23 campaign. Using EMC’s social media platforms, the succession of the campaign carried a lot more weight due to the large […]
KZN Maritime Teachers Workshop 20
[13/07/2023] 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. Given this background, EMC facilitates an Annual Teachers’ Workshop to capacitate high school maritime teachers. EMC in Partnership with African Marine Solutions (AMSOL), collaborated with the Department of Basic […]
Capt. Mbokazi bags EMC Sponsored Mentor Award
Women’s Month in South Africa came to a fitting conclusion with a conference and awards banquet that highlighted the contributions of women in the marine industry thereby honoring notable accomplishments and exchanging experiences. The South African International Maritime Institute hosted the annual Imbokodo in Maritime Annual Conference 2023 as part of Women’s Month, providing a platform to […]
EMC Board Member Enrolls at the Harvard Business School
EThekwini Maritime Cluster Board Member and Group Executive – Human Capital for Access World at Access World, Mr. Sandile Khoza has taken the journey of a lifetime to further his studies by enrolling in an executive programme at the Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts. The Harvard Executive Program is an intense and fast-paced 6-month […]