Maersk Supports Maritime Education in South Africa
for any school in South Africa to offer the maritime subjects as part of the National Senior Certificate curriculum.While Safmarine was the anchor sponsor – and most commendably the company remained the foremost sponsor for quarter of a century – other sponsors have joined, including The TK Foundation, Transnet National Port Authority, South African Maritime Safety Authority, AMSOL, Damen, Equinor, General Botha Old Boys’ Association, The Cape Town Sailors’ Home, and many others.Over the years the Centre has helped thousands of students embark on careers in the industry, either
Seafarers’ House Launches $4.5m Campaign
for the emotional, physical and spiritual wellness of seafarers. Several other organizations also have stepped up with lead gifts including: Carnival Cruise Lines; Cliff Berry, Inc.; Holland America Line; Princess Cruises; SEACOR Holdings, Inc.; The ITF Seafarers’ Trust; and The TK Foundation. Seafarers’ House welcomes nearly 150,000 mariners annually, providing them with practical resources, emergency assistance and access to faith-based counseling and services and resources 365 days a year. The new campus will include: • A meditation
SUNY Maritime to Host STEM Academy for City Schools
have been designed to be hands-on and highly interactive. Maritime College’s faculty members work directly with the students in the STEM Academy to bring the class subjects to life. SUNY Maritime College’s STEM Academy is presented, in part, through the financial support from The TK Foundation, supporting youth development programs that meet the needs of motivated disadvantaged youth, ages 15-21. Participating students will have an opportunity to board and sail on the tall ship, The Lettie G. Howard, an original 1893 fishing schooner operated by the South Street Seaport Museum
