AMSOL has partnered with Cape Mental Health (CMH) on the ‘Easy to Read’ programme. This included an investment from AMSOL which enabled CMH’s Training Workshops Unlimited to commission the Learning for Life Programme to develop the first Image Dictionary in South Africa. The Image Dictionary consists of more than 500 images relating to everyday life […]
To maintain the high service standard AMSOL provides to Clients it is essential that AMSOL’s owned and managed vessels are well maintained to ensure that we receive the relevant certification which allows the vessel to operate. This is done using a partnership approach between the vessel and shore-based team – with the engine department onboard […]
Protecting the Southern African coastline by responding to marine emergencies is the job of the legendary tug ‘S.A. Amandla’. In partnership with the South African Department of Transport (DOT) and the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), AMSOL provides this essential service to the maritime sector. A number of recent emergency response operations undertaken by […]
In early December, AMSOL participated in a number of events that coincided with the official opening of the Antarctic Season, hosted by the South African Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) in Cape Town. The exhibition and seminar held concurrently aimed to raise awareness about the strategic location of Cape Town as a […]
In the event of a marine emergency occurring, often resulting in concerns for safety of life and marine pollution, it is essential that all role players are ready to respond timeously by accessing and mobilizing relevant resources. The South African Incident Management Organisation (IMOrg), under the South African Department of Transport, plays a critical role […]
Sustainability is at the core of AMSOL’s business model, strategy, processes and operations – which is why ensuring that we do no harm to the environment is an important business priority. On the 1st of January 2020, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will implement the regulation for a 0.50% global sulphur cap on marine fuel, […]
As we approach the end of 2019 and are about to begin not just another year but another decade, we cannot but reflect on the last ten years – globally, for South Africa as a country, and also in the maritime sector. It has been quite the journey for AMSOL. Over the past ten years, […]
Driving inclusivity in the maritime sector is an important priority for AMSOL and during 2019, several initiatives have been recognized for the impact they are having on employment of women in the sector. During the recent Africa Ports & Rail Evolution Conference in Durban, South Africa, the third annual ‘Women in Transport Awards’ took […]
On Saturday 12th October, AMSOL hosted the 4th Annual Maritime Industry Soccer tournament in Cape Town. The fun-filled day served as a platform for stakeholders within the maritime industry to come together and network whilst raising funds for a worthy cause. The soccer tournament kicked off at 09h00, with teams from over 10 organisations participating, […]
AMSOL is honoured to have received an award from the Department of Transport at the World Maritime Day celebrations for championing the maritime industry and supporting numerous initiatives! The event which took place in Durban this week also included an interactive career exhibition for learners from various schools in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The IMO’s World Maritime […]