MSC SA Christens New Vessel and Announces Commitment to Creating Jobs in South Africa!

Durban, South Africa: At the christening ceremony for the new MSC Aino (TEUS* 12108) Container Vessel in Durban today (16 August), MSC South Africa announced the formation of its new training facility, the Shosholoza Ocean Academy, which will begin to operate from October 2019. Speaking at the ceremony attended by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Sihle Zikalala and MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Captain Salvatore Sarno, Chairman of MSC SA, said that this was the first time a container vessel has been christened in the Port of Durban. He said that MSC had specifically chosen to christen the ship here as it demonstrates the company’s commitment to this country by creating jobs and growing the economy. The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Mr. S Zikalala along with MEC for Economic Development and Environmental Affairs Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube attend the christening of the new ship from Mediterranean Shipping Company at the port of Durban.

 

MEC Dube-Ncbe at the launch of MSC SA Christens New Vessel

 

MEC Dube and KZN Premier looking at the MSC SA Christens New Vessel

 

MSC SA Christens New Vessel