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Snr Lecturer: Dr Ayanda Meyiwa Tel: 031 373 2144 Email: ayandam16@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications: PhD in Leadership Studies (UKZN), MCom leadership and Economics (UKZN), Postgraduate diploma in Maritime Studies (UKZN), BCom in double Economics and Supply Chain Management (UKZN) Subject Expertise: Port Economics, Transport Economics, Port Pricing and Governance. Academic Interests: Port governance, Port pricing theory. Research and focus: Economic aspects of maritime activities, with a particular emphasis on how ports are managed and priced within the developmental state context. |
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Secretary of the Department : Mrs Arshna Ramouthar Assist with Departmental queries. Tel: 031 373 2144 Email: arshnar@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Qualifications: BTech: Commercial Administration (DIT); NDip Commercial Admin (ML Sultan), NC: Hotel Reception (ML Sultan) |
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Lecturer: Mrs Margaret Balungile Masuku Tel: 031 373 2562 Email: margaretm@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualification: MSc Maritime Affairs (WMU), BEd (UNIZULU), Higher Certificate in Adult Basic Education (UNISA) Subject Expertise: Introduction to Shipboard Operations I, Introduction to Shipping I, Business management III, Shipboard management III and Legal Knowledge IIII Academic Interests: Enhancing Maritime Education through online distance learning, Research and Innovation focus: Sustainability of face to face learning in the context of 4IR. |
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Acting Head of Department: Dr Nkosinathi Michael Manqele Tel: 031 373 2694 Email: nkosinathim@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications: PhD Geography, Archaeology, and Environmental Studies (WITS), MSc Environmental Science (UKZN), BSc Honours (UNISA), BMil Sc (US) Subject Expertise: Electronic Navigation Systems I, II & III, Ship Stability & Construction I, II & III, Navigation Simulation Radar I, Navigation Simulation ECDIS I, Navigation Calculations I & II. Academic Interests: Ships Exhaust Gas Emissions, Air Quality Assessment, Research and Innovation focus: Real-time Marine Mobile Emissions. |
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Lecturer (Maritime Studies): Mr Asanda Isaac Zangwa Tel: 031 373 2157 Email: Asandaz@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications: MSc Maritime Affairs (WMU), BTech Business Admin (DUT), NDip Maritime Studies (DUT) Subject Expertise: Port & Terminal Management I, II, & III, Logistics I, II, & III, Maritime Finance Management, Logistics and Supply chain Management, Container Terminal Management. Academic Interests: Fundamentals of shipping and ports, port simulation, logistics and planning Research and Innovation focus: Smart port technology and Concepts, performance measurement. |
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Lecturer: Dr Lindani Handsome Ntshangase Tel: 031 373 2145 Email: lindanin3@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Management Sciences Specialising in Business Administration (DUT), Master of Economics Degree Specialising in International Trade (SMU), Bachelor of Technology Degree (Btech) in Operations Management (DUT), National Diploma in Maritime Studies (DUT). Subject Expertise: Logistics I II & III, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Ship Chartering and Brokering, Admiralty Law and Jurisdiction. Academic Interests: Blockchain Technology in Maritime, Efficiency Evaluation of Container seaports, ports performance, Research and Innovation focus: Blockchain Technology, Port efficiency, container port automation and stimulation. |
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Lecturer: Mr Nhlanhla Rodgers Mtshali Tel: 031 373 2694 Email: NhlanhlaM6@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications:
Subject Expertise: Ship Stability & Construction I & II , Navigation Navigation Calculations I & II. |
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Part-time Lecturer: Captain Colin Howard Johnsen Tel: 031 373 2144 Email: colinj@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus . Subject Expertise: Shipboard Management I, II & III; Electronic Navigation Systems II & III; Code of Dangerous Cargo. . Academic & Professional Interests: Master Mariner, PG Dip Maritime Law. . Research and Innovation focus: Research and Development of Maritime course material .
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Lecturer (Maritime Studies): Mr John David Abercrombie Tel: 031 373 2144 Email: JohnA@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications: Master of Business Administration (University of Wales), National Diploma Maritime Studies (Technikon Natal), Master Special Grade, Master Mariner (Unlimited) . |
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Lecturer: Mr Sibonelo Bhengu (Chief Marine Engineer) Tel: 031 373 2144 Email: bhengu.sbo@gmail.com Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications: Adv Diploma Marine Engineering (DUT), Adv Diploma Mechanical Engineering (UNISA), Diploma Mechanical Engineering (MUT). |
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Lecturer: Mr Ntokozo Khumalo Tel: 031 373 2144 Email: NtokozoK2@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies – University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, National Diploma in Maritime Studies – Durban University of Technology Subject Expertise: Applied Science for Sustainable Development (ASSD101), Applied Science for Environmental Sustainability (ASES101), Communication Skills (CMSS101). Research & Academic Interests: Electronic Navigation Systems |
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Maritime Lecturer: Capt. Josh Sithole Tel: 031 373 2144 Email: phuzukumilas@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications: Master Mariner (Unlimited), National Diploma Maritime Studies (DUT) |
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Maritime Lecturer: Zama Hlongwane Tel: 031 373 2144 Email: zamah1@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications: Doctor of conservation science (CPUT- Candidate), MSc Maritime Affairs, World Maritime University (Malmo, Sweden), Postgraduate diploma in International Shipping (DUT), Bachelor of Business Administration (MANCOSA), Port & Terminal Management (Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers). Subject Expertise: Shipping business management, Port & Terminal Management, Container terminal Management & Ship chartering and brokering. Academic Interests: Port operations simulation, Ocean Science. Research and focus: International trade, Ocean sustainability and Literacy, Port Cybersecurity and automation. Bio/Public profile & URL: www.linkedin.com/in/zama-hlongwane-6733838a |
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Lecturer(Maritime Studies): Miss Sihle Nozipho Mthembu Tel: 031 373 2144 Email: Sihlem8@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus Qualifications: Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies – University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies – University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, National Diploma in Maritime Studies – Durban University of Technology Subject Expertise: Shipboard Management III, Introduction to Shipboard Operations, Legal Knowledge IIII, Introduction to Shipping I & Business and Management III. Academic Interests: Port Operations, Onboard Operations, Logistics, Marine Law Research and Innovation focus: Maritime Education, Space Technology, Maritime education & industry collaboration |













