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A Champion For The Maritime Industry
EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) is a non-profit company with the mandate to support and promote the maritime industry within Durban although at times it has a reach to other areas of KwaZulu Natal. EMC champions and advocates for the maritime industry through bridging the gap between industrial policy from government and the private sector, thereby unleashing the economic growth in the maritime industry.
Since its inception, EMC has continued to respond to international best practice within clustering models within the maritime industry and has created sub-clusters along the value chain. The concept of clustering is widely used across the world to unleash economic growth that assists in job creation and enterprise development.
Durban is situated in one of the most prominent international sea routes, and the country’s geographical location presents compelling opportunities for increased levels of trade and a thriving maritime industry.
EMC is committed to positioning this vital industry to be globally competitive and to proactively plan for the human capital enterprises.
Our Mission
"Centre of knowledge and innovation"
To be the centre of knowledge and innovation that fosters collaborative economic growth through world class programmes for the maritime sector
Knowledge
Knowledge is key to the growth of the sector
Innovation
Continuous innovation is important for survival
- Transformation
To spearhead economic transformation through maritime enterprise development initiatives.
Our Objectives
Promoting the eThekwini Maritime industry locally, nationally and globally
- To spearhead economic transformation through maritime enterprise development initiatives.
- To promote the maritime industry locally, nationally and globally.
- To contribute to an inclusive maritime training and skills development that will afford equal opportunity to all.
- To facilitate marine manufacturing by promoting local shipbuilding, ship repair and boat building to increase employment and economic growth.
- To contribute towards the promotion of marine and coastal tourism.
- To promote research capacity in the above programmes for the maritime sector.
EMC Leadership
Professional Team
eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) is committed to positioning this vital industry to be globally competitive and to proactively plan for the human capital enterprises.
Since its inception, EMC has continued to respond to international best practice within clustering models within the maritime industry and has created sub-clusters along the value chain. The concept of clustering is widely used across the world to unleash economic growth that assists in job creation and enterprise development.
Hans Modipane
EMC Boad Chairman
Zenzile Gwamanda
Acting Mannaging Director