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INVESTING IN SKILLS: IMPROVING LIVES

AMSOL has partnered with Cape Mental Health and Training Workshops Unlimited to train 10 unemployed candidates on the South African Federation for Mental Health Model. The training includes Life Skills, Work Skills, Supported Employment and developing an ‘Easy to Read’ concept for Persons with Intellectual Disability. AMSOL’s HR Executive Nceba Mfini was a guest speaker […]

PROTECTING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT: AMSOL ON CALL

Marine emergency response, safety standby, rescue towage, search & rescue, environmental protection &s Salvage are just some of the marine solutions that AMSOL’s ‘S.A. Amandla’ provides as it fulfills the important role of protecting the Southern African coastline and marine environment. On behalf of the South African Department of Transport the tug is ready to […]

WORLD MARITIME DAY CELEBRATED BY AMSOL

AMSOL recently participated in two events in South Africa to mark World Maritime Day, which is celebrated annually in September. The World Maritime Day theme for 2018 is “IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future”. This provides the opportunity for industry to take stock and look back, but also to look forward, addressing […]

INVESTING IN FUTURE MARITIME LEADERS

Following the success of a 3-year partnership with South African businesswomen Balungile Masuku and publishers More Maximum Media with respect to the development of Maritime Economics textbooks for learners in Grades 10 to 12, AMSOL has again partnered with Mrs Masuku to introduce a unique Maritime Educator & Learner Programme. For AMSOL Managing Director Paul Maclons, the project is […]

SUPPORTING DIVERSITY IN THE MARITIME SECTOR

AMSOLITES believe that there is strength in diversity which is why we support an inclusive work environment. As South Africans commemorated Women’s month, AMSOL hosted a networking business breakfast on the 8th of August with respected leadership development and change specialist Sarah Babb, and maritime industry stakeholders to discuss gender parity, inclusivity and leadership in […]

African solutions. International standards

Earlier this year, AMSOL was awarded a Certificate of Approval from Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) following verification of the company’s alignment to and implementation of the requirements of the OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) Standard. In March 2018 AMSOL successfully completed the transition audit for ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) and […]

Environmental protection key during fuel transfers

AMSOL manages Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations off the South African coast and in South African ports, utilising specialist personnel and equipment to mitigate the high risk associated with these fuel transfers. The company has the resources, enabling infrastructure, supply chain and experience required to professionally ensure efficiency and economies of scale in managing these operations to […]

Ship management contract a catalyst for continued transformation

AMSOL has secured a 5-year Vessel Management contract with the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) with respect to the manning, management and maintenance of the Antarctic Supply Vessel ‘S.A. Agulhas II’ and Environmental Research Vessel ‘Algoa’. This entails the provision of an efficient crewing, procurement, maintenance and management function, undertaken to international standards. […]

AMSOL honoured at the 2018 Oliver Top Empowerment Awards

In bringing life to AMSOL’s Purpose to transform the maritime industry, it is the significant investment made by the company in the training and development of its current and future employees that ensures it remains a market leader.             We are pleased to announce that against strong competition, AMSOL has […]

STEERING A COURSE FOR GROWTH: AMSOL INVESTS IN A ROBUST TALENT PIPELINE

As a finalist in the Skills Development category at the 2018 Oliver Empowerment Awards which recognise exceptional contributions to sustainable transformation in South Africa, majority Black South African owned specialist marine solutions provider African Marine Solutions (AMSOL) remains a leader in this niche market. “We believe that investing significantly in the training and development of […]