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SALTED | Celebrating the people who add flavour to the South African Maritime Industry

The maritime industry has many stalwarts, entrepreneurs and legends. Our annual print edition will celebrate and tell their stories in a rich narrative that captures the essence of their personalities and contributions.

Each profile delves into the personal story of someone who has helped or is helping to shape the maritime industry - highlighting the how and why of what makes their journey fascinating and their experiences unique.

NOMINATE A COLLEAGUE. Help us identify the maritime people that you would like to see profiled and tell us a bit about their maritime journey by filling in the nomination form.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 15 Feb 2024

BOOK YOUR ADVERTISING SPACE. This publication is supported by advertising and has been conceived with the aim to ensure a long shelf-life to deliver value to brands. As a keepsake edition, SALTED, will withstand the tests of time and help curate the history of South Africa's maritime people.

For more details about advertising, please contact us (editor@maritimesa.co.za) directly to secure your space.

BOOKING DEADLINE: 11 March 2024
MATERIAL DEADLINE: 18 March 2024

2023/2024 SCHEDULE. The first issue of SALTED will be published in April 2024.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 15 Feb 2024
BOOKING DEADLINE: 11 March 2024
MATERIAL DEADLINE: 18 March 2024
PRINTING: March/April 2024
DISTRIBUTION: April 2024

We have already started interviewing and profiling some remarkable people in the maritime industry. Take a look at some of the profiles due to be included in SALTED and nominate your choice of maritime professional that you believe should be added to our list.

ADD YOUR CHOICE

DUMISANI NTULI

Like so many in the maritime industry, Dumisani had no intention to become a part of the sector - but his own personal journey to find a niche for himself has helped him become an integral player in the Department of Transport's ability to address the needs of the ocean economy. "My uncle went to sea and never returned," he says as he connects the dots that anchor his position.

CAPT MIKE MELLY

Drawn to the water at an early age, Mike recalls hammering together a makeshift boat with a bunch of neighbourhood friends in his teens to navigate the Elsies River in Cape Town. But - it's his affinity to tankers that had earned him respect as a seafarer who took the bold decision to return to sea after a lengthy hiatus ashore. By doing so he has become the Master of Reinvention.

CONSTANCE ZULU

Having kicked off her career as a Banyana Banyana hopeful, Constance knows all about chasing goals! When illness prevented her from playing on the field, she knew it was time to find another opportunity. Tenacity and hard work saw her tackle the transport sector as a taxi driver before navigating her way to becoming a skilled skipper of one of Servest Marine's OPL vessels.

VEDA PRETORIUS

Described as a legend of the boatbuilding sector, Veda's enthusiasm for promoting the industry has been recognised both locally and internationally. She is one of the women who has pioneered a path for others. She is no stranger to the Cape Town quayside and recently joined the team of Global Marine Business Advisors - and is currently championing the superyacht sector in Cape Town.

RON CARIS

After a five year stint in the South African Navy, Ron said he had had enough of "playing at sea" but the decision to become a ships' agent has shaped a rather colourful career that spans almost five decades. During this time he has had the privilege of boarding some of the most iconic vessels to visit South Africa and seen an industry change with the times.

LINDANI MCHUNU

Lindani was called to the ocean - and his answer was loud and clear! “Life is a negotiation. Out at sea, you’re never just sailing in a straight line, just like in life,” he says as he explains his maritime journey that started in his late 20's. Now, as Marine Manager of the V&A Waterfront, South African he finds himself at the helm of maritime affairs for one of Cape Town’s most illustrious destinations.

CAPT NICK SLOANE

After leading the salvage efforts to parbuckle the Costa Concordia, Captain Nick Sloane is probably as close as one can come to a maritime celebrity in South Africa. But, he certainly cannot be defined by this achievement alone and most will know him as a maverick thinker, dynamic speaker as well as proficient networker who is unlikely to be the first to leave a social event. And no one will forget his proposal to tow an iceberg to Cape Town to mitigate the water shortages a few year back.

NOMKHITA MBELE

It’s a cliché to say that dynamite comes in small packages, but in this case it is too fitting not to apply. As one of the many proteges of Brian Ingpen at the Lawhill Maritime Academy, Nomkhitha is a stellar ambassador; award winning woman in maritime; mentor and overall achiever. Currently the regional director for an international maritime company in South Africa, she has also put her considerable energy into creating a mentorship platform, Kita the Connector, to connect maritime graduates with potential employers.

SAMANTHA MONTES

This outspoken, go-to person in the maritime industry has earned the nickname of the Maritime Oracle and deservedly so. With years of experience including time at sea, Samantha is being recognised both locally and internationally for her contributions to survival training and seafarer development. With a spontaneous splash of blue in her hair – all interactions with this salty South African offer keen insight into the maritime space.

UNATHI SONTI

Based in Gqeberha, Unathi is rising in stature in the maritime space in South Africa. As the head of the Maritime Business Chamber in the Eastern Cape, he is steadfastly making a name for himself as a maritime advocate. Calm and collected – Unathi is definitely intent on building a legacy to help shape the growth of the maritime sectors.

SOPHU QOMA

As the “shark lady” of Mossel Bay, Sophu’s enthusiasm for the species is immediately palpable when you hear her speak on one of the many forums she has been involved in. Passionate about seeing other youth of colour following her journey in conservation, she recently launched a foundation to nurture a nature-conscious generation. She overcame a fear of the ocean and is now considered to be a prominent shark advocate. If you get the opportunity to hear her speak about her love of the sea and sharks – miss it at your peril.

LEON MOUTON

With a vision and a drive, Leon has pioneered a training alternative for South Africa’s seafarers. After leaving a sea-going career in the fishing sector, he understands what it takes to rise up the ranks and is doggedly determined to offer training opportunities that translate into gainful employment. With enviable ambitions, he has steered the training he school he founded a decade ago to create a network of six training centres that function as a benchmark for training maritime training.