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A Global Ship Navigator and Africa's First Female Dredge Master. Londy Ngcobo is passionate about unlocking Africa's ocean economy. With over 13 years of experience in the Maritime industry, her background includes Maritime Studies, International Merchant shipping experience, Advanced dredging from the Netherlands IHC, an industry shaking role as a former Maritime Compliance Manager for Transnet National Ports Authority, Founder of Global Maritime Youth and Chief Executive of Womaritime Experts, a consulting firm in the shipping industry. All which has led to her well known title "The BLACKMERMAID“

This Black Excellence award-winning Woman in Scarce Skills serves on various boards in the transport sector and influential organisations within leadership, women and youth spheres ensuring continuous development of Africa’s transport professions through advocacy, training, and awareness as well as strengthening the competitiveness and employment creating potential for Africans.

Passionate about People Empowerment, Londy’s wealth of experience has equipped her with the ability to focus on providing sustainable tools for people in leadership and all in walks of life. In her talk,  she encourages people to think outside the box, she mentors the youth through her personal capacity, various institutional advisory boards and groups. 

  • PIRATES ON BOARD: Resilience & Reinvention – Overcoming hardships and finishing strong.
  • WHY IS A SHIP CALLED "SHE”? Women Events, Women in Business, and Women in Leadership
  • ABANDON SHIP – The Captain goes down with the ship. Leadership - Vulnerability, Bravery, Courage.
  • A PORT OF REFUGE: Embracing Change & Transformation Breakthrough, Innovation & Creativity
  • PIRATES ON BOARD Diversity & Inclusion, Communication, Workplace culture, Teamwork & team building

Passionate about People Empowerment, Londy’s wealth of experience has equipped her with the ability to focus on providing sustainable tools for people in leadership and all in walks of life. In her talk,  she encourages people to think outside the box, she mentors the youth through her personal capacity, various institutional advisory boards and groups. 

  • PIRATES ON BOARD: Resilience & Reinvention – Overcoming hardships and finishing strong.
  • WHY IS A SHIP CALLED "SHE”? Women Events, Women in Business, and Women in Leadership
  • ABANDON SHIP – The Captain goes down with the ship. Leadership - Vulnerability, Bravery, Courage.
  • A PORT OF REFUGE: Embracing Change & Transformation Breakthrough, Innovation & Creativity
  • PIRATES ON BOARD Diversity & Inclusion, Communication, Workplace culture, Teamwork & team building

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