Port hosts Massachusetts cadets
15 cadets from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy recently visited South Africa through an annual cultural exchange programme, in partnership with eThekwini Maritime Cluster.
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) hosted 15 cadets from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy at the Port of Durban on Wednesday, 30 January.
The cadets visited South Africa through an annual cultural exchange programme, in partnership with eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC), which ran from 10 to 30 January.
The programme aims to enhance mutual understanding among the people of South Africa and United States of America. It was structured to maximise exposure of the cadets to South Africa through knowledge sharing. The cadets travelled to local schools in Durban and engaged with Durban pupils, especially those that have taken up maritime studies as a subject, and gave them an insight on the United States maritime industry.
The cadets were accompanied by Dr PF Ndlovu, a professor from the International Maritime Business (IMB). At the Port of Durban, the cadets were welcomed by port planner, Khulekani Xaba who presented the Durban Port overview which was followed by a waterside tour of the port.
