2. 14:00
15:00
17:00
18:00
Activity on 25 September 2016
Game Drive and Sundowners at Addo National Elephant Park
Bus leaves from the Boardwalk Hotel Main Entrance Parking Area
Game drive starts
Sundowners at the Main Camp
Leave for Port Elizabeth

3. Day 1 – 26 September 2016
08:30
09:00
09:05
09:15
09:25
09:35
09:50
Registration
Symposium Opening - Mr Pieter Swart, NMMU, SA
Welcoming, Opening Remarks & Message of support by:
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Mongameli Bobani: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole, Port Elizabeth.
HE Trine Skymoen, Ambassador of Norway
HE Kari Alanko, Ambassador-designate of Finland
Prof Derrick Swartz; Vice-Chancellor – NMMU, SA: Setting the Scene: Symposium Aims and Expected Outcomes
Setting the tone:
Maria Lima Toivanen, VTT, Finland: Developing the Road Maps: Key factors and considerations
10:00 BREAK
Track 1: Marine Transport and Manufacturing: Developing a
Shipbuilding Capability
Track 2: Growing the Ocean Based Economy: Aquaculture &
Sustainable Fisheries
Leadership Exchange: Investing in the Blue Economy Leadership Exchange: Investing in future fisheries
10:15
10:50
11:25
12:00
A perspective of the global shipbuilding industry
Wärtsilä Ship Design
Norway
10:15
10:50
11:25
12:00
Norway’s experience in growing the aquaculture industry
Erik Hempel, Director of Communications,
the Nor-Fishing Foundation, Norway
Industrial Financing for Shipbuilding in Africa
Kingsley Dell-Robertson, IDC
Regional Manager, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Development of the Finnish shipbuilding capability key
lessons
Håkan Enlund, RMC Shipyard, Finland
Localization: A Brazilian Case study in lessons learnt in
building a marine manufacturing capability
Arto Alho, FinBraTech, Brazil
An overview of the South African aquaculture sector and
Operation Phakisa
Andrea Bernatzeder / Belamane Semoli, DAFF,
South Africa
Measures to support the aquaculture sector’s growth and
diversification
Edward Shalala,
Oceans Economy Development (NPC), South Africa
Key differentiators for successful aquaculture
development in Southern Africa
Prof Emeritus Thomas Hecht, Advance Africa
Management Services, South Africa
12:30 – 13:30 LUNCH
Developing a Maritime Cluster and Broader Ecosystem Developing the Aquaculture Economy and Support Systems
13:35
14:10
14:45
15:20
The Finnish Experience with developing a Maritime
Cluster and multi-sector co-operation
Prof Pentti Kujala, Aalto University, Finland
and Ms. Ulla Lainio, Finpro, Finland
13:35
14:10
14:45
15:20
The Norwegian Aquaculture experience: Best practice,
marine spatial planning and multi-use of ocean space
Erik Hempel
Director of Communications, the Nor-Fishing
Foundation, Norway
A perspective on the rapid establishment of a
commercially viable shipbuilding yard and industry:
The Vietnamese Case Study
Aurick Swartbooi Researcher, USG Advisory
Services, South Africa
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) experience
in aquaculture
Dr Keith du Plessis, Agro-Processing CDC,
South Africa
Skills requirement to support marine manufacturing and
transport industries
Mervi Pitkänen, Machine Technology Centre,
Finland
A Norwegian Aquaculture perspective: planning, design
and construction
Pernille Stallemo
South African Norwegian Oceans Economy Specialist
The ecosystem approach to supporting the blue
economy including shipbuilding, financing, methods,
skills, and stakeholders
Maria Lima Toivanen, VTT, Finland
Harnessing new technology in sustainable fish processing
Eddy Torp, DUE MILJØ AS
Norway
15:50 BREAK
16:10 –
17:00
Panel Discussion
Discussion on the key aspects of establishing a
maritime cluster with a focus on competitive
shipbuilding: Launching an innovation culture
Participants:
Mervi Pitkänen ; Maria Lima Toivanen ;
Prof Pentti Kujala ; Håkan Enlund
16:10 –
17:00
Panel Discussion
Discussion on growing the aquaculture sector sustainably
and expeditiously by learning for the Scandinavian
experiences.
Participants:
Erik Hempel ; Prof Emeritus Thomas Hecht ;
Edward Shalala ; Eddy Torp
18:30 Gala event and Networking Session

4. Day 2 – 27 September 2016
09:00
09:30
09:35
Registration
Welcome and opening remarks - Plenary Session
Panel discussion on available funding instruments and mechanisms
Financial Institutions
10:00 BREAK
Track 1: Marine Transport and Manufacturing: Developing a
Shipbuilding Capability
Track 2: Growing the Ocean Based Economy: Aquaculture &
Sustainable Fisheries
Competitive design and shipbuilding for Southern Oceans
Policy, Finance and Regulatory environment to promote
aquaculture and fisheries
10:15
10:50
11:25
12:00
A perspective on projected local market and Africa’s
vessel requirements
Greg Davids, USG Advisory Services / Wärtsilä,
South Africa
10:15
10:50
11:25
12:00
Towards an enabling legislation for Aquaculture on the
South African Coastline
Asanda Njobeni, Director: Sustainable Aquaculture
Management, DAFF, South Africa
A Nordic overview of shipbuilding methodologies and
trends
Håkan Enlund, RMC Shipyard, Finland
Research towards realising the economic potential of the
Aquaculture sector
Fatima Daya, Department of Agriculture, Forestries
and Fisheries (DAFF)
How a high labour cost country, such as Norway is
competitive in specialised shipbuilding
Eddy Torp, Scanvi-Interyards
Norway
Creating a conducive environment including funding,
infrastructure, marine spatial planning, inter-
departmental collaboration and requisite skills to
support a shipbuilding enterprise
Dr Sauli Ahvenjarvi,
SAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Aquaculture Development Fund: Lessons from the DTI’s
aquaculture fund
Esther Rasogo, Eastern Cape Regional Manager:
Department of Trade & Industry
Southern African Aquaculture: Industry perspective on
challenges and opportunities
Khumo Morake, Director Aquaculture Technical
Services, Department of Agriculture, Forestries and
Fisheries (DAFF)
12:30 – 13:30 LUNCH
Shipbuilding Technologies for Southern Oceans
Scientific, Technical, Environmental and Skills Platforms to
Support Aquaculture and Fisheries
13:35
14:10
14:45
Case Study: Multi-purpose vessel design
Ove Wilhelmsen, Wärtsilä Ship Design, Norway
13:35
14:10
14:45
Creating an enabling environment – Understanding the
Aquaculture Bill
Shaheen Moolla, Feike Resource Management
Independent Legal Advisor, South Africa
Innovations and technology considerations in the South
African shipbuilding sector
Simone Smith-Godfrey, Council for Scinetific &
Industrial Research
Responding to the challenge of developing sustainable
food sources through aquaculture
Unathi Sihlahla, INMED Eastern Cape, South Africa
Innovative linkages between the shipbuilding industry
and academia
Dr Kristin Wallevik, Dean
School of Business & Law, Agder University, Norway
Prof Pentti Kujala, Aalto University, Finland
Aquaculture practices to support marine conservation and
a sustainable ocean environment
Jeremy Marillier, Fisheries Aquaculture Development
Initiative, South Africa
15:20 BREAK
Leadership Exchange: Learnings & Action Leadership Exchange: Learnings & Action
15:40 –
16:20
Proposed roadmap and way forward for enhancing the
shipbuilding capacity
Håkan Enlund, RMC Shipyard, Finland
15:40 –
16:20
Proposed roadmap and way forward for growing the
aquaculture sector
Prof Mike Roberts, NMMU, South Africa
16:30 Wrap-up, Vote of Thanks and Closing Prof Andrew Leitch
DVC: Research & Engagement NMMU, South Africa

5. Concept: Oceans Economy Symposium - Two-day Maritime Symposium
Date: 26-27 September 2016
Venue: The Boardwalk International Convention Centre, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Theme: Investing in blue growth and sustainable solutions for Southern Oceans
Sectors: Aquaculture & Shipbuilding
Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has initiated a two-day Symposium with its strategic partners: Wärtsilä Marine Solution,
South African Maritime Institute (SAIMI), South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), Embassy of Finland and Royal
Norwegian Embassy.
There are two niche ocean economy focus areas pertaining to the Western Indian Ocean and Southern Oceans each of
which will be discussed in parallel sessions over two days. One focus is offshore aquaculture in severe offshore
conditions. The other focus is medium scale and specialised vessel construction and ship repair.
Goals of the Symposium:
Develop South African knowledge, understanding and competence in the areas of Shipbuilding and Aquaculture.
Gain access to the Norwegian and Finnish technology, the learning and experiences of their respective
companies, academic and policies best practice in the sectors.
Assist potential maritime stakeholders to better understand and take into account the major strategic
considerations for start-ups in the two sectors.
Initiate, explore and build commercial linkages and joint ventures between South African
companies/entrepreneurs and their Finnish and Norwegian counterparts.
Contribute to a shared national vision and plan including a road map and maritime clusters for developing these
two sectors of the South African Oceans Economy.
Anticipated outcomes of the Symposium:
Greatly enhanced S.A. understanding of the challenges in the two sectors along with the opportunities for
business partnerships
Clearly identified business to business opportunities which could be pursued by potential South African,
Norwegian and Finnish partners.
Through a practical workshop approach develop “Road Maps” for each of the two sectors which promotes a
shared vision encourage S.A. stakeholders along with a clear listing of tasks/actions, responsible
persons/agencies, and time frames.
Linking stakeholders in the region and the larger Eastern Cape Province with the extensive policy support for the
two sectors in Operation Phakisa: Ocean Economy.
Enhanced co-operation between S.A., Finnish and Norwegian symposium participants
The two-day Symposium will link to the African Maritime Domain concept in which NMMU is a key initiator, connections
that NMMU has made during the 2015 visit to Finland and Norway and several follow through visits and engagements to
and from both countries, visits by companies and academia; and the recent Fish SA 2016 and Operation Phakisa Seminar
on Maritime Clusters.
For the shipbuilding component NMMU has obtained the partnership of the Finnish Embassy and other Finnish partners
comprising Team Finland for the shipbuilding and repair component of the Symposium. For the aquaculture component
and aspects of shipbuilding component we have also obtained the partnership of the Norwegian Embassy and Innovation
Norway.
NMMU will add these two niche areas to our Maritime and Marine Sciences (MMS) strategy by introducing an academic
centre for each of these focal areas. NMMU’s lead in establishing these two economic ocean economy sectors will take
our role beyond the normal academic platform, exchanges and linkages which impact on academic and research
programmes. This will contribute to the socio-economic ecosystem, investment environment and industry clusters for
establishing these industries thus promoting regional and local economic development.

6. Symposium participants from three countries
It is our goal to be more inclusive and we are working from that point of departure. We are working towards participation
of South African, Norwegian and Finnish academics, businesses, entrepreneurs, chambers of business and aquaculture
and shipbuilding industry sector associations; local government particularly the department of economic development;
provisional government, Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and Coega Development Corporation (CDC);
National government Departments including Trade and Industries, Public Works, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
Environmental Affairs (DAFF) and Transport; Financial Institutions: including European Investment Bank, DBSA, IDC,
National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and Land Bank). SAMSA, Transnet and National Ports Authorities are key to
developing a coherent and achievable road map.
Symposium programme
The Symposium will start with a plenary and then split into two parallel tracks: medium scale and specialised shipbuilding
and repair and offshore aquaculture. There are strategic themes for each focal area over the two days. Integral to the
programme is provision for question time, panel discussions, individual engagements and networking.
Registration
Online process available via e-mail invitation.
Site visit
A Game drive will be conducted to the Addo National Elephant Park in the afternoon of 25 September.
Symposium partners:

7. Venue & location
Boardwalk ICC
Port Elizabeth’s Boardwalk International Convention Centre (ICC) ticks all the boxes – 10 minutes from the airport, on the
beachfront Golden Mile, and managed by a top team. Use the full 3 000 square meter, or transform this multifunctional
space into smaller rooms for conferences, seminars, exhibitions, weddings, and concerts.
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Port Elizabeth offers visitors a choice of stunning beaches, interesting museums and memorials, award-winning wildlife
destinations, cultural and historical nuggets, and some of the friendliest folk in the country.
Port Elizabeth – aka the Windy City, Ibhayi (‘the bay’ in isiXhosa) or the Friendly City – is a coastal hub in the Eastern
Cape where locals proudly proclaim that everything lies within 15 minutes’ drive of the airport. It is one of the largest cities
in South Africa, and lies 770km east of Cape Town, where it forms part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, which links the
city with the inland industrial towns of Uitenhage and Despatch.
Algoa Bay, the coastal strip of Nelson Mandela Bay, incorporates a 40km stretch of beaches, with protected areas for
swimming at Kings Beach, Hobie Beach, Humewood Beach (which has world-class Blue Flag-status), Pollock Beach and
Denville Beach. Fishing, surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing are enjoyed at less-populated spots such as
Wildside, Sardinia Bay, Blue Horizon Bay, Bluewater Bay, Beachview and Schoenmakerskop.
Historical and cultural icons worth visiting in Port Elizabeth include the Red Location Museum, a museum in New Brighton
township that portrays ‘both the horrors of institutionalised racism and the heroic efforts of the anti-apartheid movement’;
the South African Air Force Museum; the Donkin Reserve, proclaimed by city founder Sir Rufane Donkin, where birds,
benches, walking paths, an opera house, a lighthouse and a memorial may be seen; and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
Art Museum and Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial, both located in St George's Park – the oldest park in Port Elizabeth and
home to the St George's cricket oval.
Nelson Mandela Bay prides itself on offering the Big Seven of the animal kingdom. In addition to the Big Five – lion, rhino,
buffalo, leopard and elephant – visitors to the nearby 180 000ha Addo Elephant National Park can see the great white
shark and southern right whale in the bay waters off the park.
For more information about Port Elizabeth visit Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism website or contact their offices: Tel:
+27 (0)41 582 2575 Email: info@nmbt.co.za