News

NOTICE FROM IMCI & BLUE PETER MARINE

The transitional period of the stability standard ISO 12217 is ending next month, after that only the new ISO 12217:2013 will be accepted.

 

AGOA UPDATE

The US Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved a trade bill including:

Retroactive renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, through to December 2017.

Ten-year renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is currently scheduled to expire on September 30, 2015, through to September 2025.

AFRICAN PORTS EVOLUTION 2015

The African Ports Evolution Forum will be held from 2 to 4 November 2015 at the Durban International Convention Centre. The Forum is designed for African ports authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, bulk exporters and government to determine the scale of planned marine construction across the African continent and ensure private sector collaboration in transport infrastructure development. …

UPCOMING DTI MISSIONS & PAVILIONS

National Pavilion at DSEI (UK)  15 - 18 September for Aerospace, Marine, Rail

www.dsei.co.uk

Closing date for applications to Dept of Trade & Industry is 15 May 2015


Outward Selling Mission to INDONESIA  27 - 31 July 2015

Closing date for applications to Dept of Trade & Industry is 27 May 2015


National Pavilion at Composites and Advanced Materials Expo  27 - 29 October

YACHT & BOATBUILDING LEARNERSHIP

Southern Wind Shipyard is a leading brand in luxury yacht manufacturing. As part of its commitment to developing and increasing their talent pool, they are recruiting new learners to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills through a learnership programme in becoming a qualified Yacht & Boat builder NQF – Level 4. If you are passionate about yachts/boatbuilding, are technically inclined and have a passion for sailing then we invite you to apply to be part of our learnership programme.


2015 CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

The 15th edition of the Cape Town International Boat Show takes place from 9 to 11 October at the CTICC and North Wharf of the V&A Waterfront, and Miasa members should book their exhibition space early.


This show is unequalled in Africa for the array of water-craft on display – from self-propelled paddle skis to top of the range catamarans and every kind of power boat imaginable in-between. …

DTI EXPORT MARKETING INCENTIVES

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) has incentive schemes available for export marketing, trade and investment opportunities, SMME development and other economic empowerment initiatives. With boatbuilding included as a priority sector in the national Industrial Policy Action Plan, qualifying boating industry members are most welcome to participate in these export development initiatives.

REMINDER: MIASA BUILDERS PLATE

The Builders Plate is intended to increase consumer confidence in South African built boats by encouraging high standards of construction in the local boat industry.


The Builders Plate is a declaration of conformity to a technical build specification that is adjudicated and approved by the MIASA Technical Committee.


Build details are submitted to MIASA for each model of boat by the boat builder along with a copy of the warranty, trial and test certificates and the SAMSA Buoyancy Certificate.


VACANCY: MIASA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

An experienced skills development consultant is required to deliver on skills projects in the boat building and related services sector. This is a project based contract post in Cape Town.

Requirements: Bachelors degree / equivalent, knowledge of the skills development and training environment, exceptional communication skills, strong administrative skills and computer knowledge, valid driver's license and own vehicle, and able to travel nationally on a regular basis.

BUYING SANS / ISO STANDARDS

Boat Builders, you can now shop online for these Standards at http://www.store.sabs.co.za/

FOREIGN VISITING YACHTS

Please be aware that foreign yacht owners visiting on a foreign flagged vessel must comply with South African immigration conditions. Over and above this, the foreign visitor must comply with South African Customs conditions. One of these conditions is that the foreign visitor MAY NOT leave South Africa without his boat, even if his intention is to return. …

SAMSA SPEAKER SERIES AT CAPE TOWN BOAT SHOW

An exciting Speaker Series is being organised, including a “Cape2Rio” feature with talks by Race Chairman, Vitor Medina, as well as race participant and pro sailor, Brennan Robinson. With only a few months left to the race start in January 2014, we anticipate these talks to be incredibly useful to the race participants, especially first time entries.


MIASA LAUNCHES BUILDERS PLATE

MIASA CEO, Vanessa Davidson, spoke at the Exhibitors Opening Cocktail function at the Johannesburg Boat Show, Nasrec Centre. She outlined the vision and mission of the Marine Industry Association and she formally announced the MIASA Builders Plate for small recreational vessels. The MIASA Technical Committee in consultation with industry and SAMSA have defined the requirements for the Builders Plate and the project will be finalised in the next month and then rolled out to industry. …

JUST PUBLISHED: BOATING SOUTH AFRICA INDUSTRY GUIDE 2013

To view the document click here.

 MIASA ANNUAL REPORT 2012/2013

To view the MIASA annual report please click here.

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP - 22 MAY Cape Town

How Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) drives world class performance – a must see for marine manufacturers in South Africa.

Intrinsys Pty Ltd are organising a PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) event on the 22nd May.  Working with the Dassault Systèmes Competency Centre and CPUT, there will be a one day examination of the latest technology available to support the design, development and lifetime management of complex products and it will take place at CPUT in Cape Town.

ICOMIA: QUARTERLY ECONOMIC STATISTICS

The 2012 Quarterly Economic Statistics Report By Country: Edition Four is now published in the ICOMIA Library. The report contains quarterly information on economic development, such as inflation rates, gross domestic product growth and unemployment, in 33 countries across the world. The ICOMIA Quarterly Economic Statistics Report is updated every three months. …

SOUTHERN WIND IN THEIR SAILS

Southern Wind Shipyard has kindly donated R10 000 to the False Bay College Boat Building Academy. Southern Wind is the largest manufacturer of semi-custom luxury yachts in South Africa, and a leading brand in the international yachting industry.

Marco Alberti, General Manager of Southern Wind Shipyard, has said that “The development of yacht building skills is critical and we believe that this can be achieved if learning institutions like the False Bay College Boat Building Academy receive the necessary support from all the stakeholders.”

JOB ADVERTS

SUZUKI MARINE Job and Franchise opportunities

SUZUKI is currently looking for qualified outboard technicians for the area of Hartbeespoort and Nelspruit. There is also a job opening for a Sales Manager position at Suzuki Marine Okavango. Contact[email protected] 


NAUTIC AFRICA

Nautic Africa in Cape Town is recruiting staff for the following positions:

CRUISING WORLD BOAT OF THE YEAR 2013

Congratulations to Leopard Catamarans!  The Leopard 48 was recently awarded Cruising World 2013 Best Full-Size Multihull Boat of the Year!


STOCK BOAT PROGRAMME

The South African Boatbuilders Export Council (SABBEX) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) are pleased to announce the implementation of the South African Stock Boat Programme, for local multihull builders.  The programme is firstly, a finance mechanism to assist boat builders in manufacturing a boat for marketing purposes and, secondly a marketing mechanism that will enable a fleet of South African built boats to be dedicated to the Boat Show circuit globally. …

SA BOATBUILDING INDUSTRY GUIDE 2013SA

MIASA will produce a new look 2013 edition of the industry guide and we anticipate distribution in Feb/March 2013. Each member is entitled to a full directory listing and you will receive a request shortly for updated information, photographs etc. Please let MIASA know if you’re interested in additional advertising space.

For non-MIASA members, don’t pass up the opportunity to be part of this very important guide, which is distributed nationally and internationally and is the definitive guide on South African boating. …

2013 BOAT SHOWS & TRADE MISSIONS

The SABBEX boat show agenda has been finalised for 2013.


Miami: Strictly Sail                                                           Feb 14 – 18


Angola: Outward Trade Mission                                         March 2013 (tentative)


France: Multihull Boat Show                                              April 10 -14


Rio De Janeiro Boat Show                                                 April 25 – May 1


R400M FUND LAUNCHED TO BENEFIT ENTREPRENEURS

Business Partners Limited, a specialist risk finance company for formal SMEs, has announced the launch of a R400 million Business Partners Limited Venture Fund, one of the largest SME financing funds in South Africa. The fund will consider first round finance deals up to R10 million, with the focus on the venture's viability and high potential for growth. …

Tribute to Bob van Niekerk

DUTY-FREE

The rebate on imported goods for use in the manufacture of yachts for export was gazetted on the 6th of July. This is great news for the industry.


In terms of section 75 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, Schedule No. 4 to the said Act is hereby amended to the extent set out in the Schedule hereto.


By the insertion after rebate item 470.03/00.00/02.00 of the following:

AD VALOREM:

We are still waiting on SARS to respond to our submission regarding the Ad Valorem tax on boats over 10 metres for local use. We are pursuing all avenues and you are welcome to call the office for an update.

RETRENCHED STAFF:

If you have retrenched staff since 2007, the Mitchells Plain Youth Unemployment Prevention Project ([email protected]) offers training. Please send the names and contact details of retrenched staff to MPYUPP and they will contact your ex staff and help them access the training.

BLUE FLAG MARINAS:

MIASA have been invited to sit on the prestigious Blue Flag Marinas jury for the upcoming adjudication of applications.

USA SUPPLIERS LOOKING FOR DISTRIBUTORS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Waiglobal are looking to market their marine range in South Africa that includes starters / alternators their components for repairs as well as Till trim motors and water pumps.


WAIglobal is recognized in South Africa for the premium products, quality, and availability in the automotive industry as all units meet or exceed OEM Specifications and have Quality Assurance:  ISO9002, QSV9000 and CE Certified.


SKILLS NEWS

This year six students have registered for the Westlawn Yacht Design correspondence course from the USA. Five of these students are graduates of the Boat Building Academy in Cape Town and MIASA believes that this investment in boat design skills will ensure the long term sustainability of the industry. MIASA will be facilitating study groups with support from local naval architects to ensure all six students successfully complete the 6 month course and go on to complete the full Yacht Design course. …

SAMSA BUOYANCY AND AUDITS UPDATE WITH ATTACHMENTS.

 AFRICAN ICOMIA-IFBSO CONGRESS

It is with the greatest pleasure that the newly formed Marine Industry of South Africa (MIASA), on behalf of the South African Boat Building Export Council (SABBEX) welcomes the first ever African ICOMIA-IFBSO Congress in 2012.


We invite you invite to become a sponsor at this Congress. This will afford you entrance into the international marine industry market and will provide an opportunity to engage meaningfully with key global decision makers, marine association executives, producers of the world’s leading boat shows and marine industry leaders influencing policy in their countries. …

SAMSA ENTERS THE SURFING WORLD & SIGNS MOU

Durban is set to reclaim its title as one of the world’s premier surfing destinations with the launch of a new international competition by SAMSA.


The inaugural SAMSA-Durban Stars Surfing and Jet Ski Competition will take place at Durban North Beach from 25-26 May 2013. Other sporting codes like Jet Ski, beach volley ball, beach soccer, skate boarding and BMX will also be accommodated.



© MIASA 2012