As an experienced marine services provider, AMSOL’s multi-million-rand investment in the product tanker ‘Uhambo’ in 2024 signaled expansion of the marine fuel logistics and transportation market in South Africa. Now flying the South African flag and an important platform for the ongoing training and development of tanker-endorsed South African seafarers, the ‘Uhambo’ has commenced offshore […]
To maintain the high service standards AMSOL provides to its clients, it is essential that AMSOL’s owned and managed vessels are proactively well-maintained. This is achieved through a collaborative approach between the vessel’s crew and the shore-based team, with the engine department onboard working closely with AMSOL’s Fleet Management Services team. In 2024 alone, AMSOL […]
This week, AMSOL celebrated a significant milestone together with stakeholders by officially renaming the latest addition to the fleet, ‘Uhambo’ — meaning ‘The Journey’. The event, which took place in Durban, highlighted AMSOL’s commitment to supporting the fuel logistics and transportation market whilst advancing South Africa’s maritime capabilities. The renaming ceremony was attended by industry […]
AMSOL has been announced as a finalist for the 12th Africa and Middle East Gender Mainstreaming Awards in the ‘Investing in Young Women’ category. This nomination highlights AMSOL’s success in increasing female representation from 8% to 18% over the past six years; achieved through a deliberate and strategic focus on development, internship programs, cadet schemes […]
At AMSOL, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities and several partnerships support this goal. Recent initiatives gave us an opportunity to interact with organizations really making a difference! Non-Profit Organization Mfesane’s Youth Café Programme in Vredenburg on South Africa’s west coast offers a six-month workplace readiness programme including training, job […]
Prioritizing employee wellbeing is the foundation of a strong safety culture, which is central to AMSOL’s SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) approach and commitment to continuous improvement. Earlier this year, AMSOL launched a company-wide ‘SAFER TOGETHER’ campaign, which positively impacted all aspects of the business. The campaign focused on building relationships and understanding each […]
In partnership with the Department of Transport and the South African Maritime Safety Authority, AMSOL plays an important role in protecting the Southern African coastline using the Emergency Towing Vessel ‘Umkhuseli’. This vessel, which responds to marine emergencies on call-out, provides critical services including marine emergency response, safety standby, rescue towage, search and rescue, environmental […]
In order to meet local demand for marine fuel logistics and transportation services, AMSOL has acquired a 5,482 DWT product tanker signaling the expansion of its tanker fleet. The vessel, which departed the Port of Sharjah in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in September, will arrive in the Port of Durban, South Africa later this week. […]
On International ‘Day of the Seafarer’, we reflect on the invaluable contributions seafarers make to keep the economy moving. This year’s global campaign focuses on ensuring a safer workplace at sea. With safety of people at the heart of AMSOL, it is a good opportunity to connect with the hundreds of seafarers working across our […]
As the leading employer of South African seafarers, AMSOL focuses on training and development to ensure a healthy talent pipeline for the maritime industry. With many of its seafarers serving on the South African Government’s Antarctic Supply Vessel, ‘SA Agulhas II,’ AMSOL seized the opportunity to offer Navigation Officers certification in Basic and Advanced Polar […]