The City of Cape Town has released Volume 7 of its official digital flagship publication, This is Cape Town. Published directly by the City’s Place Marketing and Economic Growth directorate, the ezine highlights the key industries driving the Mother City’s global competitiveness. While first launched as an inaugural edition in September 2023, the latest volume demonstrates a clear spotlight on the oceans economy, featuring four distinct articles dedicated to local maritime sector growth.
The maritime-focused coverage across Volume 7 includes:
- V&A Superyacht Marina Expansion (Pages 24–25): Details the V&A Waterfront’s R230 million infrastructure investment into dedicated superyacht berths designed to anchor regional economic returns and boost international marine services.
- Women in Maritime (Pages 47–49): Profiles female leaders and professionals breaking barriers and driving transformation across South Africa’s commercial shipping, boatbuilding, and ocean technology sectors.
- E-Foiling Instructor Course via BlueCape (Pages 54–55): Highlights an innovative ocean-sports skill initiative developed alongside ocean economy body BlueCape, establishing local standards for certified e-foiling instructors.
- International Multihull Show 2027 Guest Country of Honour (Pages 80–81): Highlights South Africa’s invitation as the Guest Country of Honour at La Grande Motte in 2027, showcasing local catamaran manufacturing strength to global export markets.
Readers and industry stakeholders can explore the full digital edition directly via the This is Cape Town Volume 7 E-zine.