FROM THE CEO’S DESK – YEAR-END MESSAGE FROM PAUL MACLONS

2022 has come to an end almost as quickly as it began. Indeed, time has sped up in our post-pandemic world and 12 months have come and gone, bringing with them both challenges and opportunities.

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES

AMSOL remains committed to positively impacting the communities in which it operates which is reflected in a number of recent initiatives: The company awarded a bursary to learner Thembi Mazula at the Lawhill Maritime Centre Awards at the…

Maritime Industry in the Spotlight! AMSOL A FINALIST IN THE 2022 TOP EMPOWERMENT AWARDS

AMSOL was in good company at the Top Empowerment Awards which took place on Thursday, 21 July. Featuring alongside other well-known South African brands leading transformation in their sectors including BP, Sanlam, Bathu, Nedbank, MSC Cruises, Ithuba and Cell C amongst others, AMSOL was a finalist in both the ‘Business of the Year’ and ‘Education & Skills Development’ award categories which is testament to the company’s commitment to driving transformation, diversity and inclusivity in the maritime sector.

INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF MARITIME LEADERS

AMSOL is committed to positively impacting the communities in which we operate and empowering South African youth by investing in their education and supporting Educators!

FUELING THE OCEAN ECONOMY

South Africa is situated on one of the busiest international sea routes and is well positioned to service vessels passing the coast. Accurate and efficient marine fuel supply is a core market demand which AMSOL effectively supplies on behalf of its Oil Industry clients; managing the transfer of fuel between vessels in port, inshore or offshore.

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE SUPPLY CHAIN

AMSOL is contracted to provide a turnkey offshore terminal management service to client SAPREF in Durban, where the company provides a fleet of vessels, specialist personnel and comprehensive marine and terminal management services in support of this operation.

AMSOL NAMIBIA MAKING AN IMPACT!

AMSOL Namibia recently awarded learnerships to three residents of Lüderitz in support of the company’s offshore supply and support operations for Debmarine Namibia. Ainna David, Devin Gaoeb and Frederika Isak will complete their statutory training courses during July before starting their training onboard.

SUCCESSFUL SUBSEA HOSE REPLACEMENT

At AMSOL, our supply chain is considered an extension of our business and service providers are critical stakeholders within our value chain.

VERSATILE MARINE FENDER SOLUTION

Following a recent investment in additional equipment, marine solutions company AMSOL builds on its operational experience in offshore bunker delivery, ship-to-ship transfers as well as marine emergency response to offer clients the convenient option of a turnkey marine fender hire, transport and logistics service across South Africa ports.

EFFICIENT DRYDOCKING

Regular planned maintenance is key to providing an effective technical service to vessel management clients. During March, the Environmental Research Vessel ‘Algoa’, which is managed by AMSOL on behalf of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, underwent statutory drydocking at the Robinson Drydock in the V&A Waterfront.