Back to Maritime Studies

Acting Head of Department: Dr Ayanda Meyiwa
Qualifications: PhD in Leadership Studies and Maritime Economics (UKZN), 2020; M Com Leadership and Economics (UKZN), 2016; PGDip Maritime Studies, (UKZN), 2014; B Com Economics, Applied Economics and Supply Chain Management (UKZN), 2012
Tel: 031 373 5689
Email:  ayandam16@dut.ac.za  
Campus: Steve Biko Campus

Bio: Dr. A Meyiwa holds a PhD in Maritime Studies, specializing in Maritime Economics, Port Economics, Regulatory Transport Economics and Port Governance and Port Pricing.Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=yto4csIAAAAJ&hl=enOCRID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8700-4511

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ayanda-Meyiwa

.
Research and Innovation focus:  South Africa’s Port Doctrine; Port Economics and Port Pricing; Comparative Politics and the Economics of Poverty and Economic Growth; The Developmental State

Publications and Papers

  • Meyiwa, A. 2015. Assessing Measures to Improve South Africa’s Port Doctrine: Pricing and Governance Reform. Masters Dissertation. University of KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Meyiwa, A. & Chasomeris, M.G., 2016. Restructuring Port Governance in South Africa. Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences 9(3), pp. 854-873 [DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/jef.v9i3.74]
  • Meyiwa, A. & Chasomeris, M.G. 2020. South Africa’s Port Doctrine: Dilemmas and the Way Forward. Maritime Studies 19, pp. 179-191 [DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s40152-020-00166-2 ]
  • Meyiwa, A. 2019. Articulating South Africa’s Port Doctrine for a Democratic Developmental State. PhD Thesis. University of KwaZulu-Natal.
ashna Secretary: Mrs Arshna Ramouthar
Assist with Departmental queries.
Qualification: BTech: Commercial Administration (DIT); NDip Commercial Admin (ML Sultan), NC: Hotel Reception (ML Sultan)
Tel: 031 373 2144
Email: arshnar@dut.ac.za
Campus: Steve Biko
margaret Lecturer: Mrs Margaret Balungile Masuku
Qualification: MSc Maritime Affairs (WMU), BEd (UNIZULU), Higher Certificate in Adult Basic Education (UNISA)
Tel: 031 373 2562
Email: margaretm@dut.ac.za 
Campus: Steve Biko Campus

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.

 

nkosi Lecturer: Mr Nkosinathi Michael Manqele
Qualification: MSc Environmental Sciences(UKZN), BSc Hons (UNISA), B MilSc (SUN)
Tel: 031 373 2694
Email: nkosinathim@dut.ac.za
Campus: Steve Biko Campus

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.
asanda Lecturer: Mr. Asanda Isaac Zangwa 
Qualification: MSc Maritime Affairs (WMU), BTech Business Admin (DUT), NDip Maritime Studies (DUT)
Tel: 031 373 2157
Email: Asandaz@dut.ac.za
Campus: Steve Biko Campus

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.
lindani Lecturer: Mr Lindani Handsome Ntshangase
Qualification: Master of Economics (SMU), BTech Operations Management (DUT), NDip Maritime Studies (DUT)
Tel: 031 373 2145
Email: lindanin3@dut.ac.za
Campus: Steve Biko Campus

Subject Expertise: Logistics I II & III, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Ship Chartering and Brokering, Admiralty Law and Jurisdiction.

Academic Interests: Efficiency Evaluation of Container seaports, ports performance,

Research and Innovation focus: Port efficiency, container port automation and stimulation.
nhlanhla Lecturer: Mr Nhlanhla Rodgers Mtshali
Qualification: B MilSc (SUN)
Tel: 031 373 2694
Email: NhlanhlaM6@dut.ac.za
Campus: Steve Biko Campus

Subject Expertise: Ship Stability & Construction I & II , Navigation Navigation Calculations I & II.

Academic Interests: Environmental Management.

Research and Innovation focus: The evolving of .species due to Climate Change
Colin 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
.

Qualification                  Institution                                  Year Completed
Master Mariner              Technikon Natal                        1979
PG Dip in Maritime Law University of Natal                     1986

Readmore
Abercrombie Part-time Lecturer: Captain John David Abercrombie
Qualifications: Master of Business Administration, University of Wales, 1999; Master Mariner Special Grade Technikon Natal 1991; Master Class 1, Technikon Natal 1979
Tel: 031 373 2144
Email:  JohnA@dut.ac.za  
Campus: Steve Biko Campus
.
Subject Expertise: Navigation – Ocean and Coastal Navigation I & II; Marine Survey for Deck Officers; Marine Insurance; Marine Accident Investigation.
.
Academic & Professional Interests: Master Mariner, Marine Surveyor, ISO Quality Management, Operations Management.
.
Research and Innovation focus: Master of Business Admin, SAMSA Special Projects, Chief Examiner SAMSA.
Lecturer: Mr Sibonelo Bhengu (Chief Marine Engineer)
Qualifications: Diploma In Mechanical Engineering (MUT); Advanced Diploma in Marine Engineering (DUT)
Tel: 031 373 2144
Email:  bhengu.sbo@gmail.com  
Campus: Steve Biko Campus
.
Lecturer: Mr Ntokozo Khumalo 
Qualifications: Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Studies (UKZN)
Tel: 031 373 2144
Email:  ntokozokhumalo9999@gmail.com  
Campus: Steve Biko Campus

Subject Expertise: Communication Skills (CMSS101); Applied Sciences and Environment Sustainability (Level 3A and 3B); KwaZulu Natal Martime Heritage 1 (KZNM101).

Academic Interests: Electronic Navigation Systems, Maritime Entrepreneurship, and Maritime Communications. 

Bio: Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Studies (UKZN), Masters in Maritime Studies candidate.