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Anti-piracy workshop to be held in Durban

30 Oct 2011 - by Staff reporter
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According to Ports & Ships, the eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) along with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) will be hosting a two day anti-piracy workshop in Durban.

It is to be held at the Elangeni Hotel (North Beach) tomorrow and the next day (November 1 and 2).

The workshop will feature various international and SA speakers who will present papers on maritime safety and security; anti- piracy strategies; the implementation of the Safety of Life at Sea (Solas) user guide; securing maritime trade and various other matters related to maritime security – all with special emphasis on the Indian Ocean and the PMAESA region.

The participating countries include Mozambique, Kenya, Namibia, Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar.

For further details and bookings, contact project manager, Siphiwe Mdletshe: Tel: 031 311-4247. Cell: 072 205-0905. E-mail: Mdletshesi@durban.gov.za

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