More training berths are expected to be made available to South African graduates needing to spend a year at sea as part of the qualifying criteria to become professional mariners through the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) and Global Onboard Training Centre (AGOBTC). It was signed at the South African Maritime Industry Conference (SAMIC 2017) held in Port Elizabeth's Boardwalk Conference Centre on April 6 and … [Read more...] about Breakthrough for maritime cadet training at SAMIC 2017
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Our Lady in Red
SA Agulhas - the venue for the SAMIC2017 Conference welcoming cocktail function in Port Elizabeth. Delegates from across the continent gathered to discuss and share knowledge about the Maritime Industry. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Our Lady in Red
Historic MOU signed at SAMIC2017
One of the biggest stumbling blocks to growing Africa's growth as a continent of seafarers told one large step towards removal at the SAMIC2017 Maritime Conference in Port Elizabeth today. The MOU was signed by (left to right above): Sobantu Tilayi - Acting CEO SAMSA Professor Malek Pourzanjani - SAIMI Chief Executive Dr Hisashi Yamamoto - Secretary-General of Global On-Board Training Ms Olufunmilayo Folorunso - a Maritime Lawyer and Publisher. The formation of an African … [Read more...] about Historic MOU signed at SAMIC2017
Developing the skills needed to be a leading maritime nation
There is a renewed focus on education and training in the maritime sector in order to ensure that the marine economy makes a much greater contribution to South Africa. “Current training efforts are fragmented and the three universities and two technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions are facing a number of challenges relating to recruiting competent and qualified lecturers, outdated equipment and financing training infrastructure,” education minister Blade Nzimande … [Read more...] about Developing the skills needed to be a leading maritime nation
Eastern Cape aims to be biggest bunkering centre on African continent
Following the successful introduction of a deep-sea bunkering service off Port Elizabeth the Eastern Cape has set itself the target of being the leading bunkering stop-over in Africa, according to according to Mlibo Qoboshiyane, Eastern Cape MEC for rural development and agrarian reform. He was speaking at the South African Maritime Industry Conference (SAMIC 2017) being hosted in Port Elizabeth. "The province is targeting liquid fuels including bunkering services and biofuels; gas to … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape aims to be biggest bunkering centre on African continent
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
