Blue Economy Strategy for Nelson Mandela Bay Professor Derrick Swartz 19 April 2016

Operation Phakisa: Blue Economy Vision: To implement an overarching, integrated ocean governance framework for sustainable growth of the ocean economy to maximise socio-economic benefits whilst ensuring adequate ocean environmental protection

Estimated GDP & Job potential of South Africa’s oceans GDP, R bn Jobs, 000 2010 2033 CAGR, % 2010 2033 Marine transport and manufacturing 16 42-61 6% 15 40-56 Tourism 15 25-35 4% 90 150-225 Offshore oil and gas 4 11-17 9% 0.4 0.8-1.2 Construction 8 20-21 4% 162 390-407 Renewable energy 14-17 25% 0.9-1.1 Fisheries and aquaculture 7 10-16 4% 30 170-250 Communication 4 7-10 4% 19 35-52 Desalination 0.1-0.1 1% 1.6-1.6 Marine protection services TBD - 0% TBD Total 54 129-177 316 788-1 004 Selected growth areas

Operation Phakisa oceans economy focus areas Marine transport and manufacturing Offshore oil and gas exploration Aquaculture Marine protection services and ocean governance Small harbour development Marine and coastal tourism

Nelson Mandela Bay’s geo-strategic advantage Known for its pristine coastline and rich marine biodiversity. Dolphin Bottlenose Capital of the World since it hosts the largest schools of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins on the planet. Water sport capital of the world, with 3 Blue Flag status beaches. Only city in SA with two ports. Demand for ocean cruises has increased by 77% over the past decade.  Home of the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI).

Nelson Mandela Bay’s geo-strategic advantage (cont.) A long history of port development, commercial naval and trade dating back centuries. A well developed automotive industry whose engineering and technology base could easily support diversification into sea-based and coastal industries. Best entry point for tourists wishing to explore malaria-free game reserves in interior, Wild Coast and Tsitsikamma coastal regions. Strong, multidisciplinary and industry focused university with strong links with industry and two well developed TVET colleges to support rapid ocean skills development and knowledge generation.

Potential oceans economy focus areas for Nelson Mandela Bay Mariculture, food security and sustainable coastal livelihoods Marine engineering and construction of small and luxury vessels Oil and gas exploration, including repairs to oil rigs Marine/coastal and cruise tourism Shipping, port management and maritime logistics Seafarer education and training

Quadruple Helix for Nelson Mandela Bay Driving Innovation Together Government Communities Industry Universities

South African International Maritime Institute A new apex maritime institute set up and hosted by NMMU to develop critical skills for promoting expansion of the maritime economy of South Africa and continent, supported by innovation and research.

Role of SAIMI Seafarer Training (Cadets, Officers, Ratings) Maritime Research & Technology Innovation Maritime Policy Advocacy Capacity-Building of Maritime Institutions in SA & wider continent

NMMU’s maritime and marine sciences strategy 2016-2020 Dedicated maritime campus, equipment and facilities Qualifications: Under- and postgraduate, inter- and trans-disciplinary Partnerships from local to global domains Scholarship, research and innovation in support of quadruple helix

New Marine & Maritime Science & Technology Campus

City’s Strategic Challenge Integrating NMMU’s Ocean Economy strategy into a wider city and region-wide Nelson Mandela Bay Economic Strategy; Fostering a quadruple helix infrastructure, at multiple levels, to support its long-term development; Building a case for major national Government funding to create base infrastructure to support City Ocean Economy Strategy; Building a robust private sector investment case and drive around key areas requiring business uptake; Identifying a champion from city leadership to work with leadership of other cities nationally and internationally to position NMMB as the leading Maritime City in South Africa.

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