Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003)

Codes of Good Practice on Black Economic Empowerment

Integrated Transport Sector Codes

Maritime Transport & Services Industry Sub-Sector Code for B-BBEE

3. Indicators of Empowerment

3.8 Socio-Economic Development

3.8.3 Maritime Awareness - Guiding Principle

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3.8.3.1

Given the lack of awareness about the impact and contribution of the Maritime Transport & Services Industry in our economy, it becomes an imperative to embark on a comprehensive Maritime awareness campaign.

3.8.3.2

All Stakeholders commit to:

3.8.3.2.1

Develop an industry-wide awareness campaign to showcase the MT & SI and its interrelated activities and demonstrate its impact on the economy through facilitating trade, economic growth and development, B-BBEE and job creation.

3.8.3.2.2

The awareness campaign should target all South Africans, the African region as well as the international community. Targeted campaigns to be spearheaded at government departments (Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Transport and National Treasury), schools, tertiary institutions and financial Institutions.

3.8.3.2.3

SAMSA's mandate is to promote South Africa's maritime interests.