The Minister of Transport, Mr. Joe Maswanganyi together with the Deputy Minister of Transport, Ms. Sindisiwe Chikunga will officially launch the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy (CMTP) on Thursday, 20 July 2017 at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban.
The CMTP, approved by Cabinet on 10th May 2017 is the embodiment of Government’s commitment to the growth, development and transformation of South Africa’s maritime transport sector. It represents South Africa’s medium to long-term vision, the underpinning philosophy and principles that inform maritime development and the direction that Government together with industry will be taking for the sector to reach its full potential.
The implementation of the policy will impact positively on the desire to grow and transform the industry including the implementation of some of the key Operation Phakisa initiatives in the oceans economy deliverables dependent on the CMTP.
The CMTP is the response to the National Development Plan on its invitation to the maritime sector to reapprais itself in light of its geopolitical positioning and its contribution particularly in creating a conducive environment for job creation and promotion of regional trade.
Prior to the launch, the Minister and Deputy Minister will undertake a tour of the Port of Durban including the inspection of progress on some Operation Phakisa deliverables.
The two principals will be joined during the event by other senior officials in all spheres of government; captains of the maritime industry and other key stakeholders in the transport sector.
The details of the event are as follows:
Part 1
Tour of the Port of Durban
Date: Thursday, 20 July 2017
Time: 09:30 for 10:00
Venue: Entabeni Boardroom, Port of Durban
Part 2
Official launch of the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy:
Date: Thursday, 20 July 2017
Time: 17:30 for 18h00
Venue: Elangeni Hotel, Durban (63 Snell Parade, North Beach)
Members of the media are invited to join the Minister and Deputy Minister for the Port tour and official launch of the CMTP.
NB: Members of the media attending the event are requested to instantly communicate the ID numbers for accreditation and bring their ID documents for purposes as access to the Port is strictly managed.
Please confirm attendance with Ms. Hlobisile Ngcongo on 083 657 5567 or via email on NgcongoH@dot.gov.za
Enquiries:
Mr Ishmael Mnisi
Cell: 072 566 0827
