1. Blue Economy Strategy for Nelson Mandela Bay Professor Derrick Swartz
19 April 2016

2. Operation Phakisa: Blue Economy
Vision:
To implement an overarching, integrated ocean governance framework for sustainable growth of the ocean economy to maximise socio-economic benefits whilst ensuring adequate ocean environmental protection

3. Estimated GDP & Job potential of South Africa’s oceans
GDP, R bn
Jobs, 000
2010
2033
CAGR, %
2010
2033
Marine transport and manufacturing 16
42-61 6% 15
40-56
Tourism 15
25-35 4% 90
Offshore oil and gas 4
11-17 9%
0.4
Construction 8
20-21 4%
162
Renewable energy
14-17
25%
Fisheries and aquaculture 7
10-16 4% 30
Communication 4
7-10 4% 19
35-52
Desalination 1%
Marine protection services
TBD - 0%
TBD
Total 54
316
Selected growth areas

4. Operation Phakisa oceans economy focus areas
Marine transport and manufacturing
Offshore oil and gas exploration
Aquaculture
Marine protection services and ocean governance
Small harbour development
Marine and coastal tourism

5. Nelson Mandela Bay’s geo-strategic advantage
Known for its pristine coastline and rich marine biodiversity.
Dolphin Bottlenose Capital of the World since it hosts the largest schools of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins on the planet.
Water sport capital of the world, with 3 Blue Flag status beaches.
Only city in SA with two ports.
Demand for ocean cruises has increased by 77% over the past decade. 
Home of the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI).

6. Nelson Mandela Bay’s geo-strategic advantage (cont.)
A long history of port development, commercial naval and trade dating back centuries.
A well developed automotive industry whose engineering and technology base could easily support diversification into sea-based and coastal industries.
Best entry point for tourists wishing to explore malaria-free game reserves in interior, Wild Coast and Tsitsikamma coastal regions.
Strong, multidisciplinary and industry focused university with strong links with industry and two well developed TVET colleges to support rapid ocean skills development and knowledge generation.

7. Potential oceans economy focus areas for Nelson Mandela Bay
Mariculture, food security and sustainable coastal livelihoods
Marine engineering and construction of small and luxury vessels
Oil and gas exploration, including repairs to oil rigs
Marine/coastal and cruise tourism
Shipping, port management and maritime logistics
Seafarer education and training

8. Quadruple Helix for Nelson Mandela Bay
Driving Innovation Together
Government
Communities
Industry
Universities

9. South African International Maritime Institute
A new apex maritime institute set up and hosted by NMMU to develop critical skills for promoting expansion of the maritime economy of South Africa and continent, supported by innovation and research.

10. Role of SAIMI Seafarer Training (Cadets, Officers, Ratings)
Maritime Research & Technology Innovation
Maritime Policy Advocacy
Capacity-Building of Maritime Institutions in SA & wider continent

11. NMMU’s maritime and marine sciences strategy
Dedicated maritime campus, equipment and facilities
Qualifications: Under- and postgraduate, inter- and trans-disciplinary
Partnerships from local to global domains
Scholarship, research and innovation in support of quadruple helix

12. New Marine & Maritime Science & Technology Campus

13. City’s Strategic Challenge
Integrating NMMU’s Ocean Economy strategy into a wider city and region-wide Nelson Mandela Bay Economic Strategy;
Fostering a quadruple helix infrastructure, at multiple levels, to support its long-term development;
Building a case for major national Government funding to create base infrastructure to support City Ocean Economy Strategy;
Building a robust private sector investment case and drive around key areas requiring business uptake;
Identifying a champion from city leadership to work with leadership of other cities nationally and internationally to position NMMB as the leading Maritime City in South Africa.

14. Enkosi! Thank you! Dankie!