MINDS MATTER: HELPING PEOPLE PROGRESS

In a noteworthy partnership spanning the last five years, AMSOL has yet again joined forces with Cape Mental Health on their Training Workshop Unlimited Program. The one-year program which commenced in July 2023 is focused on upskilling 20 unemployed individuals with entrepreneurial skills, practical workplace experience and job coaching support.

AMSOL SAFETY RESET

On the 1st of November, AMSOL launched the ‘Safety RESET’ campaign which served as an opportunity to stop, rethink and refocus our commitment to safety – and to engage with one another about what we can do better or differently to work and live safer. At its core, this supports AMSOL’s approach to SHEQ and continuous improvement.

BREAKING BARRIERS: AMSOL WELCOMES NEW SMME PARTNERS

In the pursuit of a more inclusive and resilient supply chain which aligns to AMSOL’s vision of growing and transforming the regional ocean economy; earlier this month AMSOL welcomed eleven new Small Enterprises (SMMEs) into its Supplier Development Program.

NAVIGATING NEW HORIZONS: INSIGHTS FROM CEO DAN NGAKANE

As the year draws to a close, I find myself both humbled and excited to address you as CEO of AMSOL. In my short time at the helm, I've witnessed the strength and resilience of employees as well as their commitment to ensuring that AMSOL continues to remain relevant and deliver value to clients in the region.

A FITTING TRIBUTE: ‘SA AMANDLA’

AMSOL hosted a 3-day exhibition at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town from the 17th to the 19th of August 2023 which was designed to pay tribute to the maritime icon ‘SA Amandla’. After decades of unmatched service to the maritime and shipping industries, and as advances in technology and innovation open a window on the future, key industry stakeholders involved in the tugs life took time out to celebrate her unique legacy.

KEEPING AFRICA CONNECTED!

During July, AMSOL's Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel 'Umkhuseli’ was involved in a cable lay route clearance project off of Yzerfontein, South Africa; supporting a cable laying vessel which was running a new fibre optic communication cable…

AMSOL GHANA: EXPANDING HORIZONS

AMSOL Ghana was recently awarded a contract by Tema LNG Terminal Company (TLTC) to provide a vessel management service in respect of MV ‘Manye’ and crew for ‘Torman’ FRU. Effective support of their specialised assets will see AMSOL providing experienced personnel, a professional technical management service and a streamlined strategic sourcing solution to ensure operational effectiveness.

AMSOL appoints Dan Ngakane as new Chief Executive Officer

AMSOL is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Ngakane to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2023. His appointment follows AMSOL’s deliberate succession planning processes and is the result of an extensive recruitment process involving candidates from a variety of industries in the region. Dan will replace outgoing CEO Paul Maclons who has been at the helm for 17 years.

AMSOL IN SOUTH AFRICA MAINTAINS B-BBEE LEVEL 2

At AMSOL, we understand the importance of building a sustainable business and investing locally in each area of operation by ensuring that we have a diverse and inclusive workforce, a robust supply chain and partnerships which aim to improve the communities in which we work. In South Africa this is no different. Our continued commitment to transformation underpins our company’s Mission and we are therefore pleased to have maintained our Level 2 Contributor Status to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, verified annually against the requirements of the Maritime Transport & Services Sub-Sector Codes.

COLLABORATION UNLOCKS ECONOMIC POTENTIAL

AMSOL has partnered with the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) to bring the African Maritime Leadership Conference to Gqeberha, South Africa later this month.