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 […]
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 […]