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VISION

TRANSFORMATION

To provide safe and

FOOTPRINT

The recruitment, training, development and retaining of

to clients to facilitate growth

future sustainability of the African ocean’s economy, and is focused on expansion into Southern and West Africa.

remain a key focus for the company.

regional ocean economy.

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Owners & Operators

are located primarily in Oil, Gas & Renewables these sectors:

ENERGY MINING

Mauritania

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Authorities & Port Users

MINING

Offshore & Onshore

MARITIME

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MARITIME

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Angola Comoros

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Mozambique

Mauritius Namibia

South Africa

40% Youth

86% Black South Africans

15% Female

Madagascar

AFRICAN SOLUTIONS. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS. AMSOL is a specialist solutions provider and partner to clients who operate in marine environments. As a market leader, AMSOL is the only marine solutions provider in the region that is employee and management owned, and is a catalyst for economic empowerment and shared value creation. amsol.co.za

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THEME | The Blue Economy

CONTENTS BLUE ECONOMY UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT For more than a decade the mantra to develop and exploit the opportu-

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elephant and rhino parallel the Ma-

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TRAINING FOR THE FUTURE -

INNOVATION AUTOMATION/INNOVATION

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EDITORIAL COMMENT

By Colleen Jacka

SWOT ANALYSIS

In this issue we take a closer look at Africa’s Blue Economy and try to understand where the true opportunitis lie.

once again raised at the Southern Africa Transport Conference in

Colleen Jacka, editor editor@maritimesa.co.za @GeminiJourno

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COMMENT

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QUAY QUOTES

Who is saying what

The maritime community will surely understand the concept of being keelhauled and we have reinstated the practice, which was allegedly instituted by the British Navy as a way of “severely rebuking a subordinate”. But at the same time we will also applaud those individuals and companies in recognition

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“Growing capacity in AMSOL Ghana, which is an emerging enterprise in the local maritime industry, and the expansion of AMSOL’s footprint in the region supports our growth strategy and we are grateful to GOIL for the opportunity for AMSOL Ghana to provide this essential service.” AMSOL Chief Executive Of-

Applaud [BRAVO ZULU] All maritime companies that have continued to strive not to retrench staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“This is a truly collaborative project for all players that will look at Southern Africa’s internodal transport opportunities as a 50-year project that aims to eradicate poverty on the continent by reducing Maharaj, CEO of Sandock Austral.

South African International Maritime Institute for the launch of a website Dive In that promotes the diversity of employment options available to the youth. Port Authorities that have managed and juggled workforces and resources during the pandemic.

Keelhauled Maritime Review Africa for the lateness in publishing our

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“The ability to leverage partner resources, subject matter expertise and innovation is a competitive advantage of a great partnership. Otherwise, trying to go it alone and strive to outshine others and to get all credit is not anyone’s interest.” Acting CEO of SAMSA, Tsepiso Taoana-Mashiloane.

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“South Africa has a large amount of offshore wind potential hugging the coast, with the

and other invertebrates.” Nicky Standsponse Manager.

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“I am committed to continuing my advocacy of the Blue Economy through the work of the foundation. I believe that we should all do our part to advocate for the Blue Economy for the socio-economic welfare of the Seychellois people. This is the time when we should all be joining forces to ask that more be done for humanity to understand the fundamental role of oceans in our existence.” Former president of the Seychelles, Danny Faure.

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“My primary goal in the short term will be to make sure that, together with my team, we reach across to Africa member states to identify their needs as relates to the Blue Economy in their respective a Blue Economy framework, and see which areas the African Union Commission can support some of their needs in the long term.” Linda Oje Etta, Blue Economy Coordinator for the African Union.

are changing in the company and we have been exploring how best to deliver maritime content as widely as possible to the relevant audiences.

shore wind capacity. Floating offshore wind is expected become commercially viable by 2030, so could be an extremely valuable resource to supply South Africa’s ports with renewable energy.” Ricardo & Environmental Defence Fund.

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Cyber hackers who take pleasure in disrupting systems for the sake of disruption.

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“Anthropogenic activities in the marine environment have affected marine biodiversity sigtices place marine wildlife at risk in-

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“Maybe you might have questioned the hype around Oceans Economy. Since hard lockdown I’ve had more requests to assist in understanding this subject by South African entrepreneurs, investors and the youth.” Londy Ngcobo – Blaqmermaid. ``I am particularly enthused with the way and manner Egypt has greatly turned around its economy using this scheme.” Adesoji tor.

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“It will also enhance our capacity and bring about technological innovations because most of those manufacturing will be done here. For the community, it will create a lot of jobs and there will be a spin-off effect to other econommous.” Executive Secretary NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote.

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um Industry Bill will incentivise investment in the sector, round is in the works, leaving the Oil od of renewed growth.” Umana Okon Umana, Managing Director/CEO of -

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“We calculate the eventual economic contribution to be more than R12 billion and this will result in the creation of more than 21,000 jobs. We have a pipeline of 52 investors, 11 of which have signed lease agreements and already 18 percent of the gross area has been leased. We anticipate that investment will grow to R21 billion by 2030.” Kaashifah Beukes, CEO, Saldanha Bay Industrial DevelopLtd.

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“Automation and technology are expected to change work processes and the labour force will have to adapt to these changes. The agility of education and training systems to prepare the workforce for newly anticipated roles become paramount in this era of automation and technology.” Yvette de Klerk in her World Mari-

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“In a weak economy, online learning will reduce travel and accommodation costs for the learner and in such a way we can assist them to continue their studies in the safety of their homes.” Leon Tru4.

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“This requires not just a shift in the types of

content of curricula, but also shifts at policy and regulatory level to ensure that institutions have requisite capacity in terms of people, facilities and equipment to deliver the needed skills.” Sibongile Muthwa, Chair of Advisory Board of SAIMI.

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ply side constraints include a general lack of understanding of the industry; a credible database and specialist training. He said there is a need to look at the capacity we have and to become more collaborative in engagements.” sultant.

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“E-learning requires much effort from underpaid and overworked lecturers who are often not technologically qualie-Learning to present a viable substitute, it needs to equate to and extend beyond existing education and training offerings.” Margaret Balungile Masuku notes in her WMU dissertation.

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“What is important is that Maritime legislation keeps up with developments to allow us to do what we can. SAMSA has been making good progress on this front.” Leon Mouton Chief Exec-

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“The program was fantastic. I truly enjoyed the one-on-one sessions with the enthusiastic and knowledgeable program organisers and the mentors. The focused and tailor-made approach to address the company’s needs set this program apart from any other I have seen.” Sara Andreotti of SharkSafe Barrier.

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SAIMI’s strategic focus on maritime research, development, innovation and knowledge management. The future contribution of innovation to economic growth in the maritime sector is immeasurable,” SAIMI CEO Odwa Mtati.

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“Whilst South Africa may not be claiming a spot in the peloton, Africa as a continent is not totally overlooked in the use of marine robotics. Horus USV is the range of bathymetric surveys. A catamaran, weighing in at under 85kg, it can be easily mobilised to ports, rivers and estuaries – a survey conSouth Africa’s shores.” Ann Till.

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Expanding the AMSOL footprint

As the leading employer of South African seafarers and a

ocean’s economy, AMSOL’s growth strategy has had as one of its focus areas expansion into Southern and West Africa.

ollowing the launch and com-

AMSOL Mozambique and AMSOL Namibia, emerging Ghanaian cently awarded a contract by Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) that will further

highlighted the importance of the -

of the South African owned and Isiqalo and

Investing in skills development

opment and retaining of future

Ensuring sustainable development

“Growing capacity in AMSOL Ghana,

GOIL for the opportunity for AMSOL

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80% Building a resilient supply chain

Nomasa

a period of planned maintenance

Nomasa’s Small, Medium and Micro Enter-

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Africa's Blue Economy: A policy handbook

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Abstract: In Agenda 2063, the African Union focused on making the use of ocean resources a priority in the new frontier of its blue economy. However, most African countries are still lagging in taking the initial steps of identifying and prioritising blue economy sectors and understanding the risk to sea and ocean health. Many have not developed integrated blue economy strategies and road maps, and this delays the progress and vision for an African blue economy envisaged by Agenda 2063 and 2050 Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy. For Africa, however, the blue economy offers greater opportunity beyond the economy and the environment. It presents Africa with a unique opportunity to achieve its national objectives, to improve regional integration, and to exert influence in the global setting. In this review, we agree with Schot and Steinmueller (2018) that we need to develop new framings and begin to experiment with new policy practices to address social and environmental challenges. Furthermore, we maintain that existing theories and knowledge based on innovation studies in Africa may be significant for designing and implementing policies towards climate change mitigation, blue economy governance, and sustainability transitions. Finally, we conclude by highlighting how experimentation is the key feature of transformative innovation policy that Africa has to employ in its blue economy while emphasizing how Africa (and the Global South generally) are in a unique position to develop their own transformation models that are different from those of the Global North.

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1. Introduction The definition of the “blue economy”, in the Charter on Maritime Security and Safety and Development in Africa (Lomé Charter), includes aquatic and marine spaces (seas, coasts, lakes, wetlands, floodplains, rivers, and underground water) while also covering a variety of production sectors like fishing, aquaculture, tourism, shipbuilding, underwater mining, transport, bioprospecting, and related activities [1]. Africa has embraced the concept of the blue economy and adopted the blue economy narrative; however, understanding the developments of the continent’s blue economy requires an understanding of the blue growth agenda [2]. African governments are progressively implementing a blue or ocean-based economy as an approach for generating economic growth to better improve social welfare and equity and to reduce environmental and ecological concerns on the continent [3]. Thirty-eight of the 54 states in Africa are coastal and they fall under maritime zones under African jurisdiction [4]. In addition, its estimated that the lake zones on the continent cover approximately 240,000 sq. km, while 64% of the continent land area is covered by transboundary river basins [5]. The continent is rich in natural living and non-living resources such as water, flora and fauna, wildlife, fish, minerals, and hydrocarbons. In addition, Africa has a potential to further develop its blue economy. Over 90% of Africa’s imports and exports are transported by water, which emphasizes the great geographical position the continent has to advance regional and international trade [6]. The presence

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Africa’s combined exclusive maritime zone concept Vishal Surbun

The establishment of the Combined Exclusive Maritime Zone for Africa (CEMZA) is a strategic objective of Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy. The intention is to create a common maritime space to facilitate geostrategic, economic, political, social and security benefits and minimise transnational threats. This report unpacks the nature and implications of the concept. Although the challenges of implementation are enormous and the prognosis appears bleak, the report identifies some examples from which best practices can be drawn.

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Reviving the AU’s maritime strategy Timothy Walker

Recommendations

The AU must help define the term ‘blue economy’. A core definition will help clarify objectives and responsibilities, and map the way forward. It will also position the blue economy at the centre of Africa’s economic and social transformation under the framework of Agenda 2063.

Establish an office or department of maritime affairs. A specialised body of experts would support the work of all AU stakeholders involved in the blue economy, and help the AU Commission implement Agenda 2063.

Determine the future of the strategic task force. All AU member states and the regional economic communities (RECs) must be encouraged to nominate representatives to participate in this decision-making process.

Present a reviewed 2050 Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy (2050 AIMS) and draw up a road map for its implementation. This will secure necessary support and funding by detailing implementable activities and how they are linked.

Summary

The role of Africa’s oceans and seas in supporting socio

ncreasing insecurity in the Africa’s marine waters,

Despite having drawn up several key maritime strategies, the African Union (AU) is failing to implement them owing to lack of resources and expertise. This inertia must change in 2017, else the AU risks marginalising maritime security work. This policy brief is based on the assumption that long-term, coordinated and sustainable development will lead to improvements in security, economic development and governance in the African maritime domain – a process in which the AU must take the lead. It offers four recommendations, which, if pursued, will enable the AU to advance beyond this impasse and immediately revitalise its maritime activities and the institutions involved.

INCREASINGLY AWARE OF the major challenges facing Africa’s maritime security – piracy being the foremost challenge for the past decade – the AU Commission developed what became known as the 2050 Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy (2050 AIMS). Initially this strategy focused on the need to combat piracy, as all African states were vulnerable to this maritime threat yet few could single-handedly provide a solution to it. Later, the 2050 AIMS expanded in scope to incorporate ways in which African countries might benefit from not only enhanced maritime security, but also development and governance.1 Moreover, few problems on the continent apply to one state or region alone, and common problems require common solutions was the thinking. If Africa is to successfully benefit from the potential of its maritime economy, the African maritime domain (AMD) must be the site of safe, secure and sustainable development. The AU plays the key role in bringing together efforts to achieve this at multiple levels. The AU is the coordinator and driving

fective management of the region’s shared

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Champions of the Blue Economy

CHAM SEYCHELLES he said in an interview with the Seychelles News Agency. The aim is to establish and build partnerships with local,

Former president of the Seychelles, Danny Faure

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n 2018, Danny Faure was recognised as the Champion for the Development of the Blue Economy in Africa at the 11th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. During the session he stressed the fundamental role of the Blue Economy as the “United, we will build valuable partnerships for the development of the African Blue Economy and work towards

“United, we will build valuable partnerships for the development of the African Blue Economy and work towards the sustainable

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the sustainable development

To mark World Oceans Day in June this year, he launched which will focus most notably nance; the Blue Economy as

should all be joining forces to ask that more be done for humanity to understand the fundamental role of oceans in interview.

development; accountability and transparency for sustainable development in Africa; equality in the coming genera-

Former President of the Seychelles, James Michel

ing my advocacy of the Blue Economy through the work of "I believe that we should all do our part to advocate for the Blue Economy for the socio-economic welfare of the Seychellois people. Together we can all collaborate to see to it that Seychelles truly derives the Blue Economy. In my

exist in such a small country as ours - should not compete but complement each other,

@jalixmichel jailixmichel44 President James Alix Michel, Sechelles

ames Michel has a long history of lobbying various in-

the UN and the African Union, to give greater importance and visibility to the sustainable development of oceans as part of the Blue Economy concept. He also twice co-hosted the Blue Economy Summit in Abu Dhabi as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

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diplomacy together with several small island states, the African Union adopted the Blue Economy as part of its economic development policy, cluded the oceans as part of its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with Goal 14 being the sustainable use of oceans, in the Post-2015 Development Agenda. Michel assisted Seychelles to become part of the Clinton ians project, which aims to to allow Small Island Developsustainably managing their able energy sectors.

During his presidency, James Michel set up a Blue Economy Department to promote for the sustainable management of both ocean resources mechanisms with the support He also directed a $21 million a debt-for-nature swap agreement with the Paris Club, as an giveness in which a part of the country's foreign debt could be forgiven in exchange for a

commitment for investments in vironmental conserva-

sustainability projects. This was done through the cre-

with aid from The Nature Congrants from a group of inter-

Under Michel’s presidency, Seychelles started its journey to become a trailblazer to establish a comprehensive maues to be developed through an ongoing full survey of the Seychelles Exclusive Economic Zone. On the subject of the Blue Economy President Michel

ing The Oceans – Towards the published by Paragon House in June 2016. He is also patron of the James

established the James Michel

work stems from experience and legacy of his presidency between April 2004 and October 2016, three key areas in which he has Seychelles and in various inter-

of Seychelles, of which he is also the Chancellor and he

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short and sweet: Ship Navigator – First Female DredgeMaster – Unlocking Africa’s ocean economy. But don’t let those few words fool you, she has become a prominent voice

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facilitator and speaker. She also ber of awards that recognise the role she is playing. Ngcobo may have walked down

ETHIOPIA Linda Oje Etta

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I am driven by the fact that I

the development of Africa’s Seas,

from the Blue Economy, there is "My passion in this area is my biggest drive as an individual. Coming from a Niger Delta region in Nigethe waters in these regions, it gives me a personal commitment to not only salvage this in my community

to the African Union Commission as a Blue Economy Coordinator to facilitate and fast-track the Blue Economy Strategy “My primary goal in the short

the gangway of the ship, but she is strategically building her visibility and brand by ascending stages such as TEDTalk and other events. her message centres around the impact and challenges female dredge master, she has a lot more to say about the industry as a whole. She is also not afraid to call out issues that need to be addressed.

term will be to make sure that, together with my team, we reach across to Africa member states to

Economy, there is tremendous

the Blue Economy in their respec-

Seychelles as the champion of the Blue Economy, there have shown they play an important role in leading and galvanizing fellow African sion. They also lead in many ways

regions have a Blue Economy framework, and see which areas the African Union Commission can support some of their needs in

She, however acknowledges that there are a number of challenges of the Blue Economy. The lack of governed and not user-friendly.

years of professional experience in culture as well as natural resource management, she is focused on providing policy and technical support to public, private and intermental and climate related issues.

developed under the legal frameHaving grown up in the Niger Delta progress. As such she believes that more can be done. But there are some glimmers of hope; “In the context of the Blue to ameliorate and prevent natural

to the development of Africa’s Seas, Oceans, Lakes,

She plans to use her research and experience to help forge a sustainable path in Africa between of marine biodiversity.

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But more importantly, her goal is to inspire Africa’s youth to charge of their own lives and get into “the

she makes it clear that the lack of women representaa concern. To address this she became a director of industry, in 2019.

We not only supply Offshore Support Vessels, we also provide vessel crewing solutions to the Offshore Shipping Industry.

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hat is not to say that these zones are non-

nent. The impact that such zones have had on the economies of other countries

African countries have estab-

arrangements with other zones in Africa.

with most of the respondents

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Agreement was funded by the

which were to be in Africa. passed in the framework of the

vestment and interest in Africa support.

ment to be boosted. Many

exports to other African coun-

in three phases at a cost of

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has a number of zones that are

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ments and boost economic

hectares with a seaport to be

is at the core of the reimag-

port and export -

and for decision making aimed measuring the

come a vibrant manufacturing economy.

proven s (SEZs) have ne zo ic om on Special ec attract ive strategy to to be an effect tinental The African Con t. en m st ve in ese foreign A) will make th FT fC (A a re A Free Trade the mar ket inviting, given e or m en ev s ntinue zone tries should co un co an ic fr A potential. Zs. to leverage SE

commenced discussions on

with the way and manner

on track to be 2022 gas components in-country and reverse the current trend whereby the sector depended in June this year. The park aims to create a

capacity and bring about

cause most of those manufac-

components and spare parts groundbreaking ceremony on

to construct water treatment piping network for water.

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around its economy using this

the cusp of a sustained period In a recent interview with

mandated to amend the -

According to a statement by LESSONS LEARNT: CHALLENGES AND SUCCESS FACTORS

Kisumu.

haps most noteworthy is the

sustaining duty free produc-

have been set up instead. represented a key success factor

and grid-sourced power in the

of reports and studies undersure to the same.

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mined to focus on a number

greater variety of services and

a south-west precinct pier and as this new infrastructure takes creases the port's capacity and

of the harbour. -

count had spent more than

According to a statement by the Deputy Minister of the

tors.

proven the best way to fund

worth of private investments into the zone. These invest-

the Investment and Infrastruc-

eight new investment agreegas sectors. These investments -

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