The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) has appointed Vanessa Davidson, the outgoing chief executive of the Maritime Industry Association of South Africa (MIASA), as deputy chief executive officer (CEO) in charge of strategic projects.
Davidson, who headed up MIASA for five years, will be liaising with all the government departments and organisations involved in the oceans economy in order to provide a link between government policy-makers and the maritime industry.
SAIMI provides a link between industry and skills training and academic institutions to ensure that the education curriculum meets the needs of the maritime sector.
Davidson believes skills training remains the key to future growth in the marine manufacturing sector.
