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Nelson Mandela University and ECDC to Collaborate on Various Areas, Including Bunkering Services
Nelson Mandela University (Mandela University) says it has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) to explore possible areas of collaboration, including bunkering.
"The intention of the MOU is to formalize the co-operation between the University and ECDC and to provide a broad framework in which both parties will identify and pursue areas of opportunity, strategic collaboration and cooperation," explained the university.
The agreement will see the two parties explore possibilities related to bunkering services, specifically, the training of local crews in relevant tanker endorsement certificates training programmes in Port Elizabeth at the university.
"The oceans economy is one of the identified emerging sectors within the province, coming down from national government as part of the National Development Plan. It is largely untapped and very little has been happening there," said Ndzondelelo Dlulane, CEO of ECDC.
"Part of our responsibility, as charged by government is to ensure that this inclusive socioeconomic development and growth also serves into the sea in terms of developing the economy of the ocean."
