August 20, 2021

Women's Month Webinar

Join us as we hear from women who continue to navigate through barriers in the maritime sector to “Rise above the Tide”. Our acclaimed speakers, who are from various sub-sectors, will share their career journey and experiences.

31 August 2021 - 10am-3pm

Join us as we hear from women who continue to navigate through barriers in the maritime sector to “Rise above the Tide”. Our acclaimed speakers, who are from various sub-sectors, will share their career journey and experiences.

After the plenary session, you are invited to attend one of three FREE online training workshops which will be facilitated by national and international experts in their respective fields. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the workshop.

OUR SPEAKERS

Ms Catherine Moodie
Institute for Chartered Shipbrokers

Catherine Moodie (FICS) is the current Chairman for the South African branch of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Pricing Manager for FATS, Forwarding African Transport Services, a freight forwarder in Hillcrest Durban.

Ms Lucinda Krige
Sea Harvest 

Ms Lucinda Krige’s steering into learning and development commenced as fleet and technical training officer, advancing to her current position as HR Manager: Learning & Development. Leading a team conducting, coordinating and managing all training needs for their processing as well as seagoing functions and their supports, whilst meeting strategic targets ito BBBEE, EE, SAMSA compliance, etc

Ms Siya Maya
Entrepreneur in Bunkering 

A founding owner of ZAS Petroleum PTY LTD as well as co founder and Managing Director of South African Marine Fuels PTY Ltd, Siyamthanda is a seasoned business professional in the energy sector. She is a personification of diligence, determination, and skill, attributes which have contributed to her current performance standards.

PROGRAMME

10:00 - 10:10
Opening & Welcome
Ms Soraya Artman

Poetry Reading 

10:30 – 11:30
Rising Above The Tide: Breaking Barriers As Women

Facilitator:
Ms Lee-Anne Vasi
Chairperson – Business Women’s Association, Gqeberha

Speakers:

Ms Catherine Moodie - Institute for Chartered Shipbrokers South Africa
Ms Lucinda Krige - Sea Harvest
Ms Siya Maya - Entrepreneur in Bunkering 

11:30 – 11:45
Comfort Break

11:45 – 15:00
Workshop 1: UN Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable Maritime Operations and Equality and Inclusivity
Facilitated by: Marine Learning Alliance (MLA) College UK

11:45 – 15:00
Workshop 2: Entrepreneurship Simplified
Facilitated by: Mayihlome Human Capital Solutions

11:45 – 15:00
Workshop 3: Why Shipping Matters and Connecting The Dots
Facilitated by: Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers South Africa

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