Transport conducts public consultations on the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy, 22 Feb to 3 Mar

Following the approval of the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy (CMTP) by Cabinet on the 8th of February 2017, the Department of Transport will embark on public consultations to seek comments and inputs from the public and maritime industry regarding the policy.

 The CMTP document provides a national framework to guide the integrated governance, growth, development and transformation of the maritime sector, with a view to unlock the maritime sector’s full potential and enhance its contribution to the socio economic development objectives of the country, while contributing to international trade.

 The policy is in line with Government priorities relating to Operation Phakisa on growing the Oceans Economy and broader goals from the National Development Plan 2030 and the National Infrastructure Plan to promote economic growth and to boost job creation.

The deadline for comments on the draft policy is 21 March 2017.

The Department of Transport invite members of the media, public and the maritime industry stakeholders to attend the public consultations. Those who are not able to attend can submit their written comments to the Director General: Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria 0001.They must clearly be marked for the attention of Mr Dumisani T Ntuli. Copies of the CMTP document can be downloaded from the departmental website: www.transport.gov.za.

The details of the public consultations are as follows:

Members of the media attending any of the public consultations are requested to confirm their attendance with Mr Tshegofatso Maake 063 2819453 / 072 91 91168 or email maaket@dot.gov.za