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) […]
At AMSOL, making a lasting and positive difference in the communities where we operate is a core part of our sustainability strategy. Through strong local partnerships and targeted support initiatives, we continue to invest in education, supplier development, and collaboration that drives long-term impact. One example of this commitment is our partnership with the Richtersveld […]
In early 2025, AMSOL had the opportunity to engage with the maritime and energy sectors through active participation in key industry events across the region. At Maritime Week Africa in Mauritius, AMSOL engaged with bunkering stakeholders on critical sectoral developments. Chief Commercial Officer Graham Dreyden joined a panel discussion dealing with licensing, operational efficiency, and […]
To further strengthen its capabilities, AMSOL has invested in the expansion of its Offshore Marine Services Fleet – the latest acquisition being an Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel, which will be renamed ‘Inkanyezi’ later this month. She joins a fleet of tugs, including the ‘Umkhuseli’, ‘Nomasa’ and ‘Siyanda’, that together provide coastwide coverage along the […]
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 […]