Energy & Transport Sector Training, Mentorship, and Coaching Program

Are you looking to excel in the transport and energy sector? Do you want to sharpen your skills and knowledge in this fast-paced industry? Look no further! We are excited to announce the launch of one of EMC’s Partners AWISCA’s coaching and mentorship program in the transport and energy sector. The AWISCA program is designed […]

TNPA REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR BERTH EXPANSION AT THE DURBAN CONTAINER TERMINAL

Transnet National Ports Authority has issued a tender for the reconstruction, deepening and lengthening of three berths at Durban Container Terminal’s Pier 2 North Quay at the Port of Durban over a 5-year period starting in 2024. This mega project aim to improve efficiencies and reduce costs for vessels calling at the port by deepening […]

WELCOME TO THE WATER CAMPAIGN 2023

The Welcome to the Water Campaign (Curriculum Enhancement) is an initiative by the EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC), focusing on high school learners in the eThekwini region. This annual program was hosted on 5 December 2023 and continued for the duration of 3 days, was a collaborative effort with SAIL AFRICA Youth Foundation. Mr Zondo, EMC […]

KZN L26 YOUTH REGATTA INVITING

The Youth National Dinghy Championship, South Africa’s finest youth sailing competition, was held on 22 December 2023 in KwaZulu Natal. Every year, this event is rotated between provinces, with KwaZulu Natal taking on the role of host in 2023. On the banks of Midmar Dam, the Henley Midmar Yacht Club served as the venue for […]

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  

Inspirational Talk by around the World Sailor – Kirsten Neuschäfer

Christmas came early for sailors in Durban with a once in a lifetime opportunity to listen to around the world sailor, Kirsten Neuschäfer at the Point Yacht Club on Friday 1 December. The historic winner of the 2022 Golden Globe Race, Neuschäfer spoke to a room bursting at the seams with enthusiastic locals and international […]

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 […]