1. Overview of the Maritime Sector And the Maritime Skills Study
18 April 2012
Commander Tsietsi Mokhele
Chief Executive Officer
South African Maritime Safety Authority

2. Environmental Protection Vessel
SAMSA MANDATE AND ROLE
CENTRE FOR MARITIME EXCELLENCE MANDATE
SOUTH AFRICA’S MARITIME INTERESTS
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT STUDY AND SUMMIT OUTCOMES
PROPOSED AREAS OF COOPERATION
GALLERY

3. SAMSA Role and Mandate…
Maritime Policy and Mandate rooted on the Transport White Paper
Vision
Support Government Strategies for Economic and Social Development whilst being Environmentally and Economically Sustainable
Maritime Policy Imperatives and Goals Articulated as follows:
Develop Maritime Awareness
Create and foster economic environment for the Maritime Transport to enable competition with other nations
Contribute to the release of the full potential of the Maritime Industry
Modernise SA Shipping Administration

4. SAMSA Role and Mandate…
Legal Mandate
Safety of life and property at sea
Prevent and Combat pollution of the marine environment by ships
Promote South Africa’s Maritime Interests
Above, position SAMSA as a strategic centre for maritime governance
….addition SAMSA serves as SEAFARER Skills Authority

5. - THE GEO-ECONOMIC AND GEO POLITICAL PROFILE
PROFILING AFRICA
- THE GEO-ECONOMIC AND GEO POLITICAL PROFILE
largest island on earth with oceans on all sides:
Atlantic Ocean (West)
Indian Ocean (East)
Southern Oceans (South)
Mediterranean & Red Sea (North)
total of 54 countries of which 39 (72%) are coastal or islands
coastline of 31,000 km
inland waterways of 300,000 square kilometres
seaborne trade volume 91%
Trade dependent
2nd largest land-mass ( Asia)
the largest number of land- locked states in the world (15)
AFRICA – THE ISLAND CONTINENT

6. B. Understanding SA’s Maritime Zones & Interests
The world ocean constitute about 70% of the planet earth, providing the world with trade routes and coastal ecosystems which sustain both the global commerce and world climates.

7. Used for Sports and Recreation and Tourism
Inland Water Ways
Over 400 dams
23 large rivers (across 9 Provinces)
1.2 million boats
Used for Sports and Recreation and Tourism

8. Maritime Interest… South Africa
3000 km coastline with 2 Oceans (Atlantic, Indian)
Positioned on a major strategic shipping route
30% population along the coast
8 commercial ports with employees
12 Official Fishing Harbours
58% of GDP …trade from the sea
98% of SA Trade Volume and 80% of Trade by the Sea
3.5% of the World Sea Trade Volume
Top 15 countries on sea trade by volume

9. Is South Africa a Maritime Nation or Maritime Economy
A Maritime Country but not a Maritime Nation: Conundrum?
Continental shelf claim increases sealand to 2.8 times the land mass
Extensive offshore interest (islands, Antarctic, marine and offshore oil and gas resources)
Leads in Africa’s intra-regional and Africa’s international trade
Key partners (BRICS) major regional maritime powers with vast maritime interests and capabilities in sea trade, commerce and naval influence

10. Is South Africa a Maritime Nation or Maritime Economy
A Maritime Country but not a Maritime Nation: Conundrum?
South Africa’s global maritime interests and international obligations includes
Providing safety of navigation and ships
Ensuring freedom of the seas
Security of shipping supply chain
Protection of the marine environment
IS SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY, A MARITIME ECONOMY?

11. Is South Africa a Maritime Nation or Maritime Economy
A Maritime Country but not a Maritime Nation: Conundrum?
South Africa’s global maritime interests and international obligations includes
Providing safety of navigation and ships
Ensuring freedom of the seas
Security of shipping supply chain
Protection of the marine environment
IS SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY, A MARITIME ECONOMY?

12. MARITIME TRAFFIC 03 FEBRUARY 2012 16:32 - 1,971 SHIPS
12,000 SHIPS VISIT SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS PER ANNUM
240,000 SEAFARERS ON BOARD
200MT OF FREIGHT (IMPORTS AND EXPORTS)
R37BN PER ANNUM SPENT ON MARITIME TRANSPORT

13. MARITIME TRAFFIC 03 FEBRUARY 2012 16:20 – 9871 SHIPS

14. SA MAJOR STRATEGIC TRADE ROUTE
In 2002 alone, 203 million tons of crude oil and bunker fuel in over 5,000 tanker voyages rounded the Cape of Good.

15. YET 12000 Ships visit SA P/A (SA = 0 Ships)
Seafarers on Board (South Africa < 2400)
200 MT of Freight (Imports and Exports) = 3.5% World Seaborne Trade
R37 Billion per Annum (2007) spent on maritime transport (All foreign Currency)

16. SHOULD WE BE SURPRISED AT THIS?

17. COLONIAL LEGACY OR ECONOMIC BONDAGE
EXCO- STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION:

18. MARITIME SECTOR CLUSTER Maritime Cluster Governance
WAY FORWARD AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Maritime Cluster Governance
&
Coordination
9/19/2018

19. SAMSA STRATEGIC GOALS C: SOUTH AFRICA’S MARITIME DEVELOPMENT
- AN INTEGRATED MARITIME DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
SAMSA STRATEGIC GOALS
SAFETY, SECURITY AND DEFENCE PERSPECTIVE
GOAL 2: Promote South Africa’s maritime industry/economy development
Promotion of Maritime BBBEE and industry transformation
Promotion of maritime awareness, maritime industry skills capacity and creation of jobs
MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY
SAFETY OF LIFE, PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT
TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY
INDUSTRIAL PERSPECTIVE
TRANSPORT PERSPECTIVE
SHIP & BOAT
BUILDING
OFFSHORE ENERGY & MINING
LOCAL/REGIONAL COASTAL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
SHIP REPAIRS & CONVERSIONS
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
PRODUCTION
EXPLORATION
MID & DOWNSTREAM
MARITIME
MULTIMODAL
CORRIDOR
PORTS &
HARBOURS
SHIP REGISTRY
SERVICES (VALUE ADDED) PERSPECTIVE
SHIPPING/CARGO OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS
FINANCING & ASSURANCE
SERVICES
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES
BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES
SKILLS TRAINING RESEARCH & INNOVATION
PORT &
MARITIME
ADMIN

20. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Maritime
Subsector & Industries
Shipping, Ports & Maritime Corridor Logistics
Marine Tourism
[incl. Leisure, Sport
& Inland Waterways]
Fishing Resources
[incl. Subsistence &
Marine Habitat]
Off-shore Resources
Industry [incl. Oil & Gas and Minerals]
Security & Defence
Commercial Services
Seafaring services
Shore based services incl. Agency, Legal, Projects, Finance, Insurance, Real estate, Consulting, Marketing, Corporate services
Leisure
Sports & Recreation
Fishing – seafaring & catching
Offshore operations
Shore based activities incl.
Military Industrial Complex
Technology (e.g. IMT)
Weapons, sensor, radio systems, etc
Consulting
Industrial [Manufacturing]
Vessel building, repairs & maintenance
Ship modifications & refurbishments
Ship recycling
Port & ship equipment & component manufacturing
Boat building repairs & maintenance
Equipment & component manufacturing
Fishing vessel construction, repairs & maintenance
Fish catching and processing
Offshore vessel repairs, maintenance & construction
Vessel construction, maintenance, repairs
Transportation [Logistics]
International Shipping
Coastal Shipping
Regional Shipping
Port Marine
Rail/Road corridor connectivity
Cruises Ships &
Pleasure boats
Fishing boats operations
Crude supply logistics
Offshore support
Diamond & Minerals
Naval ship operations
Naval aircraft operations
Infrastructure,
Construction,
Technology
Port cargo facilities development & equipment
Ship building & Repairs Yards
Ships & harbour craft
Intermodal corridors & hubs development
Cruise/Passenger facilities
Jetties
Aids to navigation
Hydrography
Yards
Processing plants
Recapitalised subsistence sector
Shore based facilities
Offshore Vessels
Offshore facilities
Dockyard
Air surveillance & Lift
Radar & Satellite Installations
Simulators
Public Interests
# Climate Change
Maritime, Port and Coastal Admin, incl
Safety &Security
Environment
Spatial use
Economic
Coastal & Inland boating regulation, incl.
Safety
Construction
Fishing sector Regulation
Safety & Security
Economic activities
Marine Oil & Gas sector regulation
Naval Doctrine & Policy Framework
Skills, Research & Innovation [Incl. Education]
Trg & Dev
Research
Innovat & Tech/gy
Innovation & Technology
SUPPORTING
Manufacturing
Mining and Agriculture
Infrastructure
Tourism
Agricultural Value Chain
[Energy Security]
[National Security
Defence]
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

21. ? …Challenges facing the Maritime Sector
South Africa = 0 Ships vs. Global = > 50,000 merchant vessels
Over 80% of world trade is seaborne, handled by a fleet of over 50,000 merchant vessels;
South Africa = about 1,500 vs. Global = 1,4 million Seafaring Jobs
The world fleet of over 50,000 employs about 1,4 million seafarers;
South Africa’s unemployed = 40%
There are shortages of about 250,000 ie 34,000 officers and 224,000 ratings]; ?

22. …Challenges facing the Maritime Sector
South African port mariners = about 1,500
On board the 12,000 merchant ships visiting the South African ports annually, they carry about 240,000 seafarers who transport and handle our imports and exports (98% of total trade);
South African transport & handling of cargo= 0
South Africa’s seaborne cargo constitutes a significant 3,5% of the global sea trade.

23. C. Maritime Sector Skills Landscape

24. Detailed findings...scarce and critical Skills …
Maritime Skills Study
Revealed potential of a Maritime HRD Strategy and Plan to address critical shortages of skills, to protect current jobs and to provide catalyst for sector growth across 7 sub-sectors:
Maritime Transport
Maritime Resources (oil and gas, fishing and aquaculture, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy)
Maritime Tourism and Leisure
Operational Support
Marine Manufacturing and Construction Including Technologies
Commercial Support and Business Services
Public Interest

25. Findings of the Maritime Skills Study…
Unfavourable legislative regime, bureaucracy, governance, taxation and ranking and mortgages
Limited research and benchmarking
Limited ability to provide berths for cadets
Lack of maritime business skills
Limited type of training offered
Low quality of training
Ageing maritime workforce

26. Findings of the Maritime Skills Study…
Inadequate on the job training
A fragmented sector
Lack of subsidies hence high cost of training
Job security and unclear career pathing
Insufficient globally competitive maritime sector infrastructure
Inadequate high calibre of teachers and no mechanism to access good teachers; and
Lack of consolidated national maritime database

27. …Detailed findings Scarce and Critical skills
Industry
Critical Skills
SETAs
Shipping and Ports
Navigation Officers; Engineers; Engine and Deck Ratings; Hydrographers; Oceanographers; Maritime Technologists; Marine Ecologist; Meteorologists; Fire-fighters; Transport and Logistics management; Maritime Project Management; Vessel Traffic Management; Sea-watch and rescue operators
TETA; MERSETA; BANKSETA; FASSET; THETA
Offshore Oil and Gas
Geologists/Geophysicists; Engineers,( Chemical, Geotechnical, Drilling, Structural, Marine, Mechanical); Deck Officers; Artisans
TETA; CHIETA; FOODBEV; HWSETA; INSETA; ISETT; MERSETA; MQA
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Aquatic Health or Aquaculturalist; Deck Officers; Marine Engineers; Artisans; Ratings, Engine
TETA; AGRISETA; BANKSETA; FASSET; FOODBEV; THETA; W&RSETA
Vessel Construction & Repairs
Naval Architects; Production Managers; Designers; Electricians; Electronics; Metal fabricators; boiler makers and welders; Riggers; Technicians
TETA; MERSETA; INSETA
Commercial Services
Marine Attorneys/Lawyers, Marine and Environmental Lawyers; Maritime Economists; Marine Financiers/Underwriters; Maritime Consultants, Crewing, Training, Research and innovation, business
TETA; MERSETA; INSETA; BANKSETA
Marine Tourism
Hospitality Officers (Chefs, Stewards, etc.); Marine Conservation Officers; Dive Videographers/Photographers
TETA, MERSETA; CATHSSETA; CACHETA; W&RSETA

28. Maritime Skills Summit
Communication and Awareness
Increase awareness of the maritime sector through effective communication
Ensure that learners are provided with career guidance so that they can make informed choices
Basic Education
Ensure that all schools in SA offer Maritime Studies at the basic education level and that each province has a dedicated and specialised maritime school
Develop and expand network of specialised Maritime High Schools (10 new schools by 2016)
FET Colleges
Empower Public FET Colleges to offer maritime education and training programmes.
Higher Education and Training
Integrate Maritime Training and Learning in the institutions of higher learner
Develop Maritime Institute with branches throughout the country
Research, Development and Innovation
Develop research, knowledge and innovation base for the industry with research organisations and institutions of higher learning.
Leading transformed Maritime Hub nation through establishing innovation hubs in the Industrial Development Zone
Industry Issues and Seafarers
Develop, maintain and provide sustainable demand and opportunities driven by the maritime skills and increase capacity for the production of seafarers

29. Status Quo… KZN Medium 3 existing (Sithengile, Forest Hill & Tysand)
Provinces
Level of Awareness
Basic Education
Maritime High Schools
HET – FETs plus workshop
HET - UTs
HET-Academic
Research, Innovation
KZN
Medium
3 existing
(Sithengile, Forest Hill &
Tysand)
4 envisaged
DUT, Mangosuthu (plan)
UKZN
Eastern Cape
Low
3 Planned
2 envisaged
Walter Sisulu (plan)
Nelson Mandela , Rhodes (plan)
Nelson Mandela, Rhodes plan
Western Cape
1 existing (Lawhill)
2 envisaged
CPUT
UCT
Stellenbosch (plan)
Gauteng
3 planned
3 envisaged -
UJ, UP (plan)
Limpopo
1 planned
1 envisaged
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
Kimberley (Fishing)
North West
Free State

30. SAMSA Initiatives Cadetship Programme
Placement of cadets in trading vessels to acquire sea time
To date 77 have been placed
Subvention Programme
Subvention of Salaries for Maritime Lecturers with
Bursaries
Bursaries for learners at Maritime High School in Cape Town and Cape Town University of Technology
15 learners are bursary recipients to date
Awareness
All women voyager on SA Agulhas
Maritime Industry Focus Week in Gauteng
Participation in HET Career Days
Planned Annual Maritime Careers and Job Expo
Engagements with Institutions of learning
SA Agulhas
Acquisition of SA Agulhas as a Training Vessel for sea-going cadets
Seafarers
Support provided to CPUT and DUT to develop seafarers

31. Recommendations…
Build capacity within HETs to provide maritime education and training in all subsectors of the industry
Explore offering of undergraduate degrees in marine technology, engineering, maritime business and management, nautical sciences and technology, maritime law and logistics
Collaboration in upgrading maritime engineering skills by converting mechanical engineers into maritime engineers

32. Recommendations…
Collaboration in developing long term maritime research to support the development of the sector and state capacity to position and regulate the sector in economic, environment, social and defence
Collaboration in strengthening capacity for the development of seafarers
Offer specialisation programmes to support the provincial growth and development strategies to support local economic development

33. Thank You!