WINNERS of the 2012/2013 Maritime Award for Investment in Human Capital

WINNERS of the 2012/2013 Maritime Award for Investment in Human Capital

Posted 25 days ago
‘Partnering for tomorrow, today’

‘Partnering for tomorrow, today’

Posted 26 days ago

At SMIT Amandla Marine, our vision is to practice sustainable, responsible procurement that builds a resilient supply chain and contributes to the economic and social development of the communities in which we operate throughout Southern Africa…
From the MD’s desk

From the MD’s desk

Posted 26 days ago

‘PARTNERING FOR TOMORROW, TODAY’ In a highly competitive environment, we are aware that securing business is an ever complex and challenging process that involves many parts of the business…
Increasing emergency response preparedness

Increasing emergency response preparedness

Posted 26 days ago

In partnership with the South African National Department of Transport, SMIT Amandla Marine has provided an essential service to the maritime industry with the provision of the tug ‘Smit Amandla’…
SED

SED

Posted 26 days ago

Socio-Economic Development (SED) is an important pillar in SMIT Amandla Marine’s overall transformation strategy and plays a key role in enhancing SMIT Amandla Marine’s reputation as a South African company…
‘S.A. Agulhas II’ returns from maiden Antarctic voyage

‘S.A. Agulhas II’ returns from maiden Antarctic voyage

Posted 26 days ago

The South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) polar research vessel ‘S. A. Agulhas II’ arrived back in Cape Town on Tuesday, 19th of February after having successfully completed her maiden supply voyage to Antarctica…
‘SMIT Lombok’ DP1 upgrade

‘SMIT Lombok’ DP1 upgrade

Posted 26 days ago

Operating in the niche market of specialised marine services, it is necessary to adapt to changing market demands. The introduction of new technology enables our seafarers to gain new skills and experience…
Safety culture shifts in 2013

Safety culture shifts in 2013

Posted 26 days ago

In order to continue strengthening our safety culture three key focus areas have been identified for 2013; Leadership, Compliance and Risk Management. Various initiatives have been piloted to support these focus areas…
Durban SBM Anchor chain replacement

Durban SBM Anchor chain replacement

Posted 26 days ago

On the 22nd of February a SMIT Amandla Marine team consisting of Officers and Crew on the ‘Smit Siyanda’ and ‘Siyakhula’ as well as a Dive team successfully completed an anchor chain replacement at the SBM (Single Buoy Mooring) in Durban for Client Sapref…
STS operation

STS operation

Posted 26 days ago

In late December 2012 SMIT Amandla Marine was contracted by Trafigura to oversee and assist in a Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer of cargo fuel between two tankers, ‘STI Amber’ and ‘Atlantic Breeze’…
Akhona’s first ice voyage

Akhona’s first ice voyage

Posted 26 days ago

Last year in December we waved goodbye to Akhona Mabandla, an engineering intern doing his experiential training at SMIT Amandla Marine, as he set sail on the ‘S. A. Agulhas II’ for Antarctica…
SMITTERS partnering to make a difference

SMITTERS partnering to make a difference

Posted 26 days ago

Mossel Bay based Contracts Manager Natasha Sisanda Naude made a difference on her 33rd birthday this year by organising for 33 learners in her community to receive school uniforms in time for the beginning of the new academic year…
DRY DOCK

DRY DOCK

Posted 26 days ago

Maintaining our assets to high standards is non negotiable at SMIT Amandla Marine. Pictured is Durban based bunker barge, ‘Smit Lipuma’ in a recent drydock for maintenance and repair work. She went into drydock on the 28th of January at Dormac…
Offshore Marine Services

Offshore Marine Services

Posted 26 days ago

The DPII Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTSV) ‘Peridot’ is intrinsic to the sustainability of PetroSA’s offshore drilling operation at the FO-Field and supports the rig ‘ENSCO 5001’…
Building a SMART company

Building a SMART company

Posted 26 days ago

We know that the quality of our service delivery to Clients is dependent on the quality of our internal processes and management functions. We further realise that if these processes and functions are simplified employees are able to spend a greater portion…