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 […]
AMSOL in Ghana plays an important role in the country’s maritime industry; delivering marine fuel by tanker to international oil companies and clients in the fishing industry off Tema on behalf of the Ghana Oil Company (GOIL). Recently, during a drydock project that took place in Tema, the company’s tanker was renamed ‘Densu River’; symbolizing […]
It is the combination of experienced seafarers, a fit for purpose vessel and access to extensive resources that enables effective marine emergency response and standby services. AMSOL’s footprint across the region ensures that the South African coastline is well covered should support be required; and the protection of the marine environment prioritised. Recent operations demonstrate […]
In a display of skill and sportsmanship, the 6th Maritime Industry Soccer Tournament, hosted by AMSOL, took place on Saturday 2nd of March. The event, which served as an opportunity for networking amongst maritime stakeholders whilst supporting the National Rescue Institute (NSRI), was a day filled with excitement and camaraderie. The tournament attracted participants from […]