By participating in key industry events and stakeholder engagements, both locally and internationally, AMSOL is able to strengthen its network and benefit from shared best practice, market trend information and industry collaboration. Since the start of 2026, the company has contributed to several industry platforms, including the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Business-to-Business Engagement […]
The Emergency Towing Vessel ‘Umkhuseli’, operated by AMSOL in partnership with the Department of Transport and the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), remains on call 24/7/365 to respond to maritime emergencies. The vessel provides essential services including emergency towage, salvage, environmental protection, safety standby, and search and rescue. Beyond emergency response, the ‘Umkhuseli’ plays […]
As a leading employer of South African seafarers, AMSOL strengthens the maritime talent pipeline through a number of initiatives including its active bursary programme and SAMSA accredited Cadet Training Scheme. By participating in secondary level maritime education initiatives as well as career awareness programmes, strategic partnerships with industry and non-profit organisations result in real impact. […]
Six years ago, AMSOL set a strategic goal to expand its marine services into tanker operations. Today, that vision is a reality, with the company now operating five product tankers along the South African coast. We recently welcomed two additions to the tanker fleet: sister vessels, the ‘Pearl Kaja’ and ‘Pearl Kate’. The ‘Pearl Kaja’, […]
At AMSOL, we believe that empowering people and protecting the environment go hand in hand. Our partnerships across South Africa reflect this commitment, combining community development, education, and marine conservation to create lasting impact. In partnership with the non-profit organisation Mfesane in Saldanha Bay and Gqeberha, AMSOL supported a youth development programme designed to nurture […]
As we reach the close of another remarkable 12 months, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all AMSOL clients and industry stakeholders for the trust and partnership you have extended to us. In a period marked by global uncertainty and significant shifts in the maritime landscape, your continued confidence has enabled us […]
In November, industry friends, clients and associates celebrated the renaming of AMSOL’s tanker ‘ILITHA’ at a ceremony held in the Port of Ngqura, followed by a celebration at the AMSOL office and warehouse facility in the Coega Special Economic Zone. This milestone reaffirms the company’s commitment to South Africa’s maritime industry and to the Eastern […]
To further strengthen its capabilities and reflec confidence in opportunities within the South African maritime industry, AMSOL has expanded its offshore fleet with the recent addition of a third Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel, the ‘Inkanyezi’. She joins a fleet of tugs including the ‘Umkhuseli’, ‘Nomasa’ and ‘Siyanda’ that together ensure reliable coastwise coverage along […]
South Africa relies on imported crude oil, refined petroleum products, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to meet its energy needs. These imports move through offshore terminals, which must operate safely and efficiently around the clock. Across the country’s coastline, AMSOL provides specialised turnkey services, managing these terminals to ensure clients’ offshore operations run smoothly. In […]
With the expansion of marine services into tanker operations defined as a strategic goal for AMSOL five years ago, progress made to date now sees the company operating a fleet of four product tankers and two bunker barges; delivering fuel safely to vessels in port and offshore for clients in the Energy sector. Ship-to-ship (STS) […]