The programme budget decreases from R146.3 million in 2011/12 to R138.5 million in 2012/13, which is a decrease of 5.3 per cent in nominal terms and 10.6 in real terms. This decline is a cause for concern given the skills shortage in the maritime sector and therefore the job opportunities that may be created in this mode of transport. The highest decrease is in the Maritime Infrastructure and Industry Development sub-programme, which decrease from R46.7 million in 2011/12 to R8.1 million in 2012/13, translating into a decrease of 82.7 per cent in nominal terms and 83.6 in real terms. This is notwithstanding the fact that the country does not have a single ship on its register, which minimizes the opportunities for job creation. The budget for the Maritime Policy Development sub-programme increases substantially by 113.9 per cent in nominal terms and 102.0 per cent in real terms, from R7.9 million in 2011/12 to R16.9 million in 2012/13.