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The specialist marine services company prioritises safe, accurate and on time deliveries. Over the course of the past two years, their barges have delivered over 2.5 million tonnes of fuel to vessels calling in the ports of Durban and Richards Bay, without any delays or spillage.

This they are able to achieve through an effective SHE-Q management system, good communication, and ongoing training and development of crew so as to ensure that their ability to deliver a professional service to clients is guaranteed. Operating two barges in the Port of Durban and one in the Port of Richards Bay, South Africa, SMIT Amandla Marine is able to offer shipowners and operators an efficient service.

Flexible scheduling means that critical deliveries are prioritised, taking into account vessel ETA/ETD. A 24/7/365 service ensures round the clock response to delivery enquiries and direct communication between barge management and client. This ensures a seamless delivery service. For the SMIT Amandla Marine team, it is all about offering an excellent service that exceeds expectations and is safe, efficient and environmentally friendly.

Says SMIT Amandla Marine Bunker Barge Manager, Gerad Singh: “We own and operate three bunker barges in Durban and Richards Bay and ensure that we are an effective link in our client’s value chain. We aim to keep communication flowing and try to stay a ‘step ahead’ by keeping clients informed and by finding solutions to any problems that could prevent bunker delivery at the best time in terms of keeping the ship on schedule.”

SMIT Amandla Marine:
Durban Office, 18 Kobe Road, Bayhead
Tel: +27 31 274 1100
Durban: +27 71 606 3895
Richards Bay: +27 82 875 1360
Website: www.smit.com