Harnessing and Transforming of the Oceans Economy for a Resilient Future of the Northern Cape Province
The symposium aims to bring relevant stakeholders together to deliberate on economic opportunities, challenges and identify possible interventions that can unblock challenges that hinders economic activities around the Northern Cape coast line.
Oceans Economy Overview
Programme
Venue: Port Nolloth
08:00 – 09:00 | Registration |
| Speakers/ Led By |
09:00 - 09:15 | Commencement of Proceedings |
| Programme Director: HOD ATM Mabija |
09:15 – 09:30 | Welcome Address | Namakwa District Municipality | Executive Mayor: M Cloete |
09:30 – 09:50 | Purpose of the Symposium | Richtersveld Local Municipality | Mr Visser: Municipal Manager |
09:50- 10:10 | Keynote address | Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | MEC V Blennies-Magage |
10:10 -10:40 | Tea break |
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10:40– 11:10 | The National Oceans Economy Master Plan and Operation Phakisa Oceans Economy | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) | Ms M Korsten |
| PANEL DISCUSSIONS |
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11:10 - 12:00 | Coastal Economy Research | Ocean governance (International Panel for Ocean Sustainability) - IPOS Ms TB Rudolph, Virtual | Programme Director: Mr H Louw (DEDaT) |
Development of Small Harbours | Sustainable development and impact on local community Mr Riyaadh Kara (DPW) - Virtual | ||
12:00 – 13:00 | Maritime Transport
| Unlocking Maritime Transport opportunities at Northern Cape – Policy imperatives
Safety of Life and Property along the western and Provision of rescue services – (NSIR & SAMSA – Capt. Neville Noble)
Management of ports (Port of Port Nolloth and Boegoebaai) TNPA – Mr Magenthran Ruthenavelu) | Facilitator: Mr Rajesh Dana |
13:00 – 13:40 | Lunch | ||
13:40 – 14:40 | Panel discussion on Opportunities and Planned projects | Green Hydrogen Mr S. Modise (NCEDA)
Aquaculture and Fisheries projects Mr K Sankar (DFFE)
Heritage and culture Mr A Koopman (DSAC)
Marine Manufacturing and Ship Repairs Ms. Silindile Mkhabela (DoT) | Facilitator: Mr R Warie |
14:40 – 15:40 | Marine Protection Services and Oceans Governance (MPG)
| Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Ms Yonela Mahamba (DFFE)
Enhanced and coordinated enforcement programme Mr Mzondeleli Dlulane (DFFE)
Coastal Water Quality Monitoring in Namakwa (2018-2024) Mr Sandiso Magaqa (DFFE)
Marine Environmental Research Ms Ayanda Mahanjana (DFFE)
| Facilitator: Mr OT Gaoraelwe
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15:40 – 16:10 | Offshore Oil and Gas
| Petroleum Agency SA (PASA) Mr Jonathan Salomo
Mining, Minerals, and Energy Policy Development Mr Jeff Mashiane (DMRE) | Facilitator: DMRE |
16:10 – 16:30 | Closure |
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Resources
Symposium Documents and Presentations
Join us in-person or virtually at the Northern Cape Oceans Economy Symposium 2024
We are pleased to announce that the symposium will take place over two (2) days in Port Nolloth and is strictly per invitation. However, everyone is welcome to join us virtually by clicking on the links provided below.
Should you require more information regarding the event, please contact Ms Keneilwe Nkosi at knkosi@ncpg.gov.za
