With only 2% of the entire world’s maritime workforce consisting of women, a new bursary scheme announced by the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) plans to unlock the oceans economy for women in South Africa. The Sindiswa Carol ‘Tu’ Nhlumayo Merit Bursary is now open for young black women wanting to pursue a qualification at a South African university to develop their career opportunities in the maritime sector. As head of the Centre for Maritime Excellence at the … [Read more...] about New bursary scheme to empower women
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SAIMI Opens National Headquarters In Bay – MyPR.co.za
SAIMI Opens National Headquarters In Bay: PORT ELIZABETH – THE South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) marked the International Day of the Seafarer by officially opening its new national headquarters in Nelson Mandela Bay today (June 25). The institute, which is based on the Ocean Sciences Campus of Nelson Mandela University in Summerstrand, operates under a government mandate to assist in growing the “blue economy” by facilitating maritime skills development through relationships … [Read more...] about SAIMI Opens National Headquarters In Bay – MyPR.co.za
SAIMI Opens National Headquarters in Bay
PORT ELIZABETH – THE South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) marked the International Day of the Seafarer by officially opening its new national headquarters in Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday 25 June. The institute, which is based on the Ocean Sciences Campus of Nelson Mandela University in Summerstrand, operates under a government mandate to assist in growing the “blue economy” by facilitating maritime skills development through relationships between industry stakeholders and … [Read more...] about SAIMI Opens National Headquarters in Bay
SAIMI makes key appointment – MyPR.co.za
SAIMI makes key appointment: Soraya Artman has been appointed Director of Operations for SAIMI The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) has announced the appointment of Soraya Artman to steer its operational side, as it seeks to strengthen partnerships within the South African maritime sector and beyond. Previously the senior manager of finance for the Nelson Mandela University Business School, Artman brings a wealth of experience in finance and corporate governance within a … [Read more...] about SAIMI makes key appointment – MyPR.co.za
Conference to explore maritime training for “Generation Alpha”
The next generation of mariners has to be as fluent in using technology as they are at reading the wind, weather and waves, says Professor Malek Pourzanjani, chief executive officer of the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI). “Technology is all-pervasive, impacting on all aspects of economic and human activity. There is a need to ensure that South African and African maritime education and training meets the needs of the global maritime industry that has already embraced … [Read more...] about Conference to explore maritime training for “Generation Alpha”
Vanessa Davidson appointed deputy CEO of SAIMI
The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) has appointed Vanessa Davidson, the outgoing chief executive of the Maritime Industry Association of South Africa (MIASA) as deputy chief executive officer (CEO) in charge of strategic projects. Davidson, who headed up MIASA for five years, will be liaising with all the government departments and organisations involved in the oceans economy in order to provide a link between government policy-makers and the maritime industry. SAIMI … [Read more...] about Vanessa Davidson appointed deputy CEO of SAIMI
South African Maritime Industry Conference #SAMIC2017
The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) is bringing the second South African Maritime Industry Conference (SAMIC) to the maritime hub of Nelson Mandela Bay. The conference will be held at the Sun Boardwalk Convention Centre in Port Elizabeth from Wednesday, April 5 until Friday, April 7 2017. “The past five years have been abuzz with the development and expansion of the maritime economic potential of South Africa and the African continent. SAMIC 2017 will provide a … [Read more...] about South African Maritime Industry Conference #SAMIC2017
SAIMI is an embodiment of a vision of African people who are taking risks
Wrapping up the African Maritime Domain in Port Elizabeth last week, maritime leaders reaffirmed their commitment towards Africa's renaissance and the continent playing a dominant role in the multibillion dollar global maritime sector. The prospect of a sustainable maritime future in the continent of Africa took a leap forward as government, private sector and educational institutions agreed on one thing. "Maritime is the cornerstone for development in Africa." As the custodian for South … [Read more...] about SAIMI is an embodiment of a vision of African people who are taking risks
SAIMI – South African International Maritime Institute – launched
The drive for South Africa to maximise its participation in the global "blue economy", was strengthened with the launch last night of the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) in Nelson Mandela Bay. Founded as an initiative of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), in partnership with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), the institute will promote and coordinate maritime education, skills development and research to support South Africa in harnessing … [Read more...] about SAIMI – South African International Maritime Institute – launched
