Namibia: Building Namibia’s Future Maritime Strength Means Investing in Local Marine Pilots – Business

Namibia’s martime sector is the lifeblood of its economy.

The ports at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are gateways for trade, logistics and regional connectivity. They are critical not only for Namibia but for southern Africa as a whole.

At the heart of these operations are marine pilots: highly trained professionals responsible for guiding large vessels safely into and out of harbours.

Today, Namibia faces a shortage of qualified marine pilots, a challenge with both immediate and…