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James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities affirms support for the boat building industry
22 May 2020
Cape Town is proud to be one of the top catamaran-producing cities in the world. The City’s Enterprise and Investment Department works closely with and supports this industry as one of our key catalytic sectors.
“The emergence of Cape Town as a cost-effective supplier to international markets has over the years created a demand for people with the skills to build yachts and boats as well as to perform support functions in a boat building process. These processes include laminating, marine joinery, boat design and construction, metalwork, complying with international boat building standards, installing and maintaining marine electrical systems and inflatable boat technology,” says Alderman James Vos, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities.
The City’s Enterprise and Investment Department works closely with the South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) to help promote and market the industry in South Africa and internationally.
