ABSTRACT The oceans economy is a crucial factor in global economic growth and development, offering not only great opportunities but also challenges and risks. Most activities related to our economic exploitation of the maritime environment, however, do not conform with the notions of a ‘blue economy’, as the economic use of maritime resources and the sea often precludes a focus on a sustainable maritime environment. South Africa has a large sea area, abundant marine resources, considerable maritime infrastructure, and the oceans economy is an important contributor to GDP. The South African government’s intention to ensure growth and development in the maritime sector is part of Operation Phakisa, an inherent element of the Nine-Point Plan aimed at stimulating economic growth and development. The focus of this paper is on the South African oceans economy and its potential contribution to socioeconomic growth, development, and transformation. Emphasis will fall on the current state of the oceans economy, new public and private sector initiatives, maritime security, environmental care, maritime governance, as well as assumptions on growth potential and future prospects.

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海洋经济、蓝色经济和安全：关于南非潜力和发展的说明

摘要 海洋经济是全球经济增长和发展的关键因素，不仅带来巨大机遇，也面临挑战和风险。然而，与我们对海洋环境的经济开发相关的大多数活动并不符合“蓝色经济”的概念，因为对海洋资源和海洋的经济利用往往排除了对可持续海洋环境的关注。南非海域辽阔，海洋资源丰富，海洋基础设施丰富，海洋经济是GDP的重要贡献者。南非政府确保海事部门增长和发展的意图是 Phakisa 行动的一部分，这是旨在刺激经济增长和发展的九点计划的固有要素。本文的重点是南非海洋经济及其对社会经济增长、发展和转型的潜在贡献。重点将放在海洋经济的现状、新的公共和私营部门举措、海事安全、环境保护、海事治理以及对增长潜力和未来前景的假设上。