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Less than 10 years after leaving school, 28 year-old Musa Mbakaza has become the Lawhill Maritime Centre’s fourth former student to obtain his internationally-recognised Master’s Certificate of Competency (Unlimited), the qualification which permits him to command a ship of any size. Mbakaza is currently serving as Chief Officer on board Safmarine containerships within the A.P […]
Two young South African maritime students from the Lawhill Maritime Centre have been selected to participate in an international ‘Marine Inspirations’ programme (www.marineinspirations.org) taking place in Mallorca, Spain, in June. This is a follow-on initiative from the very successful programme of October last year, when the first two South African students were invited by ‘Marine Inspirations’ to […]
Young people living in the greater Saldanha Bay area may be aware of the many ships calling at the harbour, but not all of them are aware of the exciting and lucrative career opportunities the shipping industry offers, both ashore and at sea. As demand grows for specialist, maritime-related skills to support the substantial investments […]
Please download the Hostel and Bursary application form below if you are interested in applying for a bursary to study and board at the Lawhill Maritime Centre in 2016. The form provides full details on opening and closing dates as well as requirements. 2015 – hostel and bursary application form As part of the application process, you […]
This article in The Times (dated Friday, May 15, 2015, page 10) caught our attention. Lawhill is understandably proud to have provided, for the past 20 years, grade 10 – 12 students with maritime-related knowledge and skills while they are still at school!
The Lawhill Maritime Centre wishes to congratulate Captain Nicholas (Nick) Sloane on the international recognition he has received for his outstanding achievements associated with the refloating of the cruise ship, Costa Concordia, described as the largest salvage operation ever. The recognitions include: – The Cavaliere del Lavoro della Repubblica Italiana, an Italian order of knighthood. – The Deutscher Meerespreis […]
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The ‘Tale of Two Ships’ / ‘Meet the Students’ brunch – an initiative of the General Botha Old Boys’ Association Bursary Fund – was held at the Lawhill Maritime Centre on Saturday, 18 April 2015. The event was attended by, amongst others, members of the shipping and maritime community, General Botha Old Boys Association, media […]
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Click on the link below to read our Term 1, 2015 newsletter. Lawhill Newsletter – term 1 2015-fin
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Captain Nicholas (Nick) Sloane, who gained global recognition for the successful raising and refloating of the capsized cruise ship, Costa Concordia – described as the largest salvage operation– was our guest speaker at the Lawhill Maritime Centre on Wednesday 11 March 2015. Read more about it in our Term 1, 2015 newsletter!