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!
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At the beginning of February 2015, former Simon’s Town School student and Lawhill’s newest Master, 29 year old Captain Rolf Sieboldt-Berry, visited the school to talk about his career, a career which has taken him to every continent in the world and to places few have been and seen. He shared his experiences as an […]
Tuesday, January 20, 2015. At the start of the new school year, many young South Africans begin school without any idea of a career path or the steps they need to take to achieve the career of their dreams. Fortunately, there are those who do not face this dilemma, thanks to the specialised education they’ve […]
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December 2014 Lawhill is delighted to have been the cover story for the 11 December issue of IHS Maritime Fairplay magazine. Click here to download and read the article!