Eastern Cape Maritime Summit

1.While much is spoken about the Ocean Economy and its imperatives, at a practical level, movement and a cohesive plan are lacking. The summit addresses the actual opportunities of the marine economy and how business and entrepreneurs can access them.
2.The Summit will include a Careers Expo, in order to create, build and sustain awareness and interest in careers in all aspects of the maritime sector.
3.The Summit will provide a platform for Business to Business discussions and trade between maritime industry players across South Africa, with specific application to the stimulation of the ocean economy in the region.
4.The summit provides local business people, the rest of the country, continent and globe with an opportunity of understanding the business climate and opportunity, as well as networking with its stakeholders at the heart of Africa’s maritime economy.
5.The summit encourages and promotes maritime learning and careers, as well as public awareness and participation and identify job opportunities