Maritime in South Africa

Southern African Shipyards

Southern African Shipyards is Africa’s leading commercial and naval Ship Builder and Ship Repair Company, providing cost effective services and solutions to the Marine Industry worldwide. Equipped with key facilities and specialized technical expertise, we have the capacity to undertake the entire works spectrum of in-voyage and port repairs on all vessels. For recruitment and Yard Tour inquiries: genevieveh@sas.co.za

201 to 500 staff

Marine Crew Services Sa Pty Ltd

Africa and South Africa has shown the potential to be a sustainable supplier of high quality, well-trained crew to international clients, particularly those vessels which call at South African ports. South African seafarers are highly marketable and Marine Crew Services, which has been a leader in the cadet training, training management and crewing solutions of African seafarers for more than a decade, provides crewing and training services to the maritime sector both within and outside the borders of South Africa. Our key focus at Marine Crew Services is on the training and crew manning of world-class seafarers for the South African and international maritime industry. We provide a broad range of services from seafarer training to crew management – and everything in between! Established in August 2003, our company has a wealth of experience in all aspects of ships crewing and training. Our offices in the Cape Town central business district are also in close proximity to top-class marine training institutions, the Cape Town harbour, an international airport, as well as road and train transport services.

51 to 200 staff

Rhino Marine Products Pty Ltd

Rhino Marine Products (Pty) Ltd, a Cape Town based company, manufacture HPDE boats as a more durable replacement for conventional RIB’s, Aluminium and GRP hull work boats since 2003. Rhino Craft hulls are fabricated from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and are designed, developed and tested to create robust and virtually indestructible workboats for use with outboard motors as well as inboard diesels with stern drives or jet drives. Over the last 11 years the hulls have been proven in harsh offshore conditions impacting with solid and floating steel structures and have a customised forepeak structure for engaging in offshore bow‐catcher boat landings. The craft generally employ 15mm thick HDPE pipe sponsons which act as heavy duty fenders for extreme offshore abuse. These sponsons are filled with polystyrene foam to render the craft virtually unsinkable.

11 to 50 staff

Roberson And Caine

Robertson and Caine was founded by John Robertson and the late Jerry Caine in 1991. The founders have a proud 35-year history of boat building with more than 1300 boats launched. Robertson and Caine is South Africa's largest boat-builder, manufacturing for the export market, and has delivered hundreds of boats globally.

1001 to 5000 staff

Dma Hydraulics

DMA Hydraulics (Pty) Ltd is a hydraulics & pneumatics company based out of Paarden Eiland, Cape Town.

11 to 50 staff

Du Toit Yacht Design

Du Toit Yacht Design was established by Anton du Toit in 2001, and today, has become South Africa’ premier naval architecture firm, having produced more custom catamaran metres and tonnage than any other yacht designer in the southern hemisphere. Du Toit Yacht Design has a team of eight designers and interior planners, and has completed over 120 projects since 2001, including over 25 complete custom and production catamarans. Du Toit Yacht is based in the boat-building hub of Cape Town, South Africa, giving the team easy access to boat building yards, sail lofts and mast manufacturers in Cape Town as well as to the Port. Du Toit Yacht Design was established by Anton du Toit in 2001. In 2007 he was awarded the Disa South African Design Excellence Award. Anton has over 40 years of practical sailing and racing experience in various locations around the world. Du Toit Yacht Design prides itself in being able to work closely with the client as well as the builder to provide specific and detailed design deliverables. This comes from a lifetime of experience of living, cruising and racing on sailboats, maintaining and doing refits on various yachts and powerboats in France, Spain and Fort Lauderdale, and working in various boatyards. Du Toit Yacht Design’s ability to supply the complete package from proposal to working drawings is something few other design firms can offer and has contributed to our success. In this profile, we feature some of our projects, which brought together the above elements for the execution of preferential styling, CNC plug and tooling design and high-tech engineering scantlings and drawings

1 to 10 staff

Express Ship Chandlers

EXPRESS SHIP CHANDLERS | XPS brings you a ‘Right First Time Service’ for all your vessel needs. We serve all types of vessels offshore and in port, at berth or off-port limits. Our service: Provisions Having complete understanding of the diverse nature of your crews’ nationalities is vital and this is why we stock goods from worldwide sources to satisfy every need. We offer a wide range of fresh, frozen and dry provisions. At Express Ship Chandlers, there is full compliance to ISO 9001:2015 standards throughout the supply cycle. We store fresh and frozen provisions in our state-of-the-art freezer and chiller facilities with real-time temperature monitoring systems and backup power generators. Chilled and frozen products are delivered directly to your vessels with our reefer trucks without breaking the integrity of the cold chain. Bonded Stores We export and stock local comprehensive range of beers, wines, sprits, cigarettes, tobacco, confectionary and duty-free goods to commercial shipping calling Ports of Durban and Richards Bay. Deck & Engine Consumables Our range includes products from the ISSA, IMPA stores catalogue. We supply a wide selection of technical, industrial and navigation stores for the marine industry, ranging from mooring rope and wires, to marine paints and tools, to electrical spares. Cabin Stores Cleaning and catering requirements on a vessel is essential to maintaining a healthy ship and crew. We supply a range of high-quality cabin stores - electrical appliances of various voltages, store cleaning products/chemicals, beddings, clothing, galley equipment, dishware/cutlery and stationery and more.

51 to 200 staff

Jc Marine

JC Marine Port Elizabeth is a maritime company. An agent for Mercury and Mercruiser, JC Marine can also service and sell all other types of maritime motors, be it inboard or outboard. Floatation and certificates are offered as well as marine electrics, skippers licences and upgrades (all categories), boat refurbishing, trailer repairs, glass fibre repairs, sea worthy surveys and last but not least, excellent consultation backed by years of experience free of charge. Exciting new accessories are on the horizon such as wakeboards, skis, tubes and other recreational products which can be quoted on request. Fully operational workshop equipped for all types of work on request by customer Approaching the season call early and book your boat in to ensue a fantastic problem free holiday on the water!

1 to 10 staff

Seaborne Solutions

Seaborne offers forward thinking and integrated solutions for all of your marine management requirements. Our high-performance culture is customer focused which enables us to develop a strong foundation for sustainable and profitable growth. A feature of this strategy is the extension of empowerment into our African markets through training, associations, partnerships and joint ventures. Our aim is to create a foundation for sustainable growth in the marine sector.

1 to 10 staff

Sectre Maritime Group

SECTRE Technical Recruitment is a unique recruitment company created to revolutionise the way skilled engineering personnel are employed within the maritime industry. We believe our use of technology, experience and knowledge of the industry sets us apart from average recruiters, and provides a solution to finding top international technical talent like you’ve never seen before. Our offering is grounded in our commitment to remain honest, open and efficient in all of our dealings, and to ensure our candidates and clients benefit from our long term approach to recruitment. Join us today, and let us ensure your next employee or future role is all that it can be.

1 to 10 staff

Cput Survival Centre

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11 to 50 staff

Silver Lake Marine St Francis Bay

We are a full service, family-owned boating business committed to providing clients with great products, superior services and peace of mind. What started as a small boat shop almost a decade ago, is now a growing marine business offering clients the best products and services in town. Need a new boat? You got it. How about a pre-loved jet ski that needs a new home? Give us a shout. Not sure where to store your boat or jet ski when you’re not in town? We can help you out. Tired of lugging your boat in and out of the water at the beginning and end of each vacation? Give us a call. Got a problem with your engine? We’re on it.

11 to 50 staff

Yachtieworld

What is a Yachtie: pronounced [yot-tee]-A yachtie is a professional yachtsman or yachtswoman who travels the world at someone else's expense while maintaining the interior or exterior of a yacht or mega yacht-#YachtieWorld -A person whose occupation involves luxury yachts. YachtieWorld is an online community that helps yachties progress. As a thriving hub for yachties, we are becoming a collaborative community that believes in work-life balance, shared knowledge, productivity, simplicity, and positive social and environmental change. We simplify discovery, connect crew to the best resources, and inspire the world with the positivity yachting provides. Yachtie Pages is more than just an online directory for yachties. It's a community, a melting pot of inspiring individuals from every corner of the YachtieWorld. OUR MiSSION Our vision is to simplify the way yachties build meaningful relationships in the yachting industry. Discover trusted Yachtie related content and resources. Connect with the right people. Inspire the YachtieWorld by being YOU. With an overflowing amount of information online, we filter through it all by using our personal experiences and trusted relationships, bringing you only the best value the YachtieWorld has to offer. OUR PHILOSOPHY Our philosophy is simple. You may follow these 5 key points in your personal life if you like. 1.A Single focus - Yacht Crew : their lives, their work, their goals." If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one." 2. Elevate - community members."We rise by lifting others." 3. Simplify."The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." 5. Provide Value."Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." 5. Be Trustworthy."Trust is a fragile thing. Easy to break, easy to lose and one of the hardest things to ever get back."

1 to 10 staff

Commercial Diving Contractors Cc

Commercial Diving Contractors CC was founded in 2006. CDC offers a swift professional diving service. Based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, we have Port Diving Licences to work in Port of Port Elizabeth & Port of Ngqura. We are Lloyds Register, American Bureau of Shipping, DNV GL & Bureau Veritas certified.

11 to 50 staff

Down South Marine

The brainchild of well-known angler, charter captain and legend boat skipper, Rob Naysmith, who, with nearly 60 years of going to sea in boats of all kinds, decided to bring everyone the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of his experience. In his words “a boat is a living thing, it needs to change, it needs care and the love of the skipper, give it that and it will build a lifetime of great memories and always take you home safely”, to this his credo is ‘love your boat’.

1 to 10 staff

Njord Diving Solutions

A worldwide network agency ensuring that vessels and their management are paired with environmentally friendly, high standard diving companies all around the world. Njord Diving Solutions offers fleets the opportunity to have access to a worldwide database of vetted diving companies. Njords technical team has the experience in the shipping and civics industries to be able to guide their clients to get their diving requirements completed timeously, safely and correctly to the correct specifications. We look forward to having you on board and working with your great company. contact us today by either emailing us on ops@njord.co.za or alternatively call us on +27 (0) 76 031 5242. Please visit our website at njord.co.za.

1 to 10 staff

Uib Engineering S.A

We are expertise in Ship repairs, welding, metal fabrication and plant maintenance. We have been in this game for more than a decade to date. Ship repairs -Specialist marine fabricators-Marine welding-Hydraulic, Learn more click >https://bit.ly/2Yagi18 >Welding and Metal fabrication -Heavy structural steelworks-Aluminium and Alloy material welding-Underwater Welding Learn more click > https://bit.ly/38p9AGj Plant maintenance -Plant reline-Boiler making -Shut down-Piping, pumps and valves Learn more click >https://bit.ly/3ypXR4N

51 to 200 staff

Marine Living Quarters

Marine LQ (Pty) Ltd is a South African company providing turnkey services to offshore operators and asset owners. We specialise in the field of ship accommodation and living quarters encompassing activities among others, repairs, refurbishment and upgrades. Adaptable teams can work within specific operational constraints and in any location worldwide. We understand the complexities of this challenging industry and believe that all jobs can be delivered safely to the highest possible standard.

51 to 200 staff

Saldehco Pty Ltd

SALDEHCO Pty Ltd (Saldehco) was established as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and was designated preferred bidder by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), and subsequently executed a Facility Operator Agreement(FOA) with TNPA for the twenty-year concession for the design, financing, construction, operation, maintenance and eventual handover of the first dedicated Facility at the Port of Saldanha providing generalist and specialist services to vessels, rigs and offshore platforms traversing and/or operating off the coast of Africa, otherwise known as an Offshore Support and Supply Base [OSSB], signed April 2018. The project is part of the development of the ocean economy industry in the Saldahna Bay area, Western Cape, under “Operation Phakisa”, which aims to unlock the economic potential of South Africa’s oceans, which contribute up to R177 billion to the GDP by 2033 and between 800 and 1 million direct jobs. Saldehco’s focus on providing an infrastructural solution and on- and off-shore (in port and out-of-port) logistics services to support general marine-related activity from all types of vessels and marine assets the South Africa waters. Some of the services will include: Storage facilities, Lube Blending facilities, Waste Disposal Services, Warehousing and Material and Off-loafing facilities. The OSSB will also operate within the country’s first special economic zone (SEZ) located at a commercial port. For this to be in effect, a sub-lease agreement between Saldehco and Saldahna Bay Industrial Development Zone (SBIDZ).

11 to 50 staff

Dj Shipping

Providing high quality and cost-effective services to Shipping Lines, Vessels Operators and Owners call in South Africa and all South African Ports since 2014. Our main office is centrally located in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), a major seaport city in Algoa Bay and home to both the Port Elizabeth Harbour and the Port of Ngqura. A full offshore bunkering service with ship-to-ship (STS) transfers take place in Algoa Bay offering relatively deepwater bunkering.

11 to 50 staff

Marine Scanning

Marine Scanning provides extensive services and solutions to all stakeholders within the Marine, Oil & Gas and Mining industries. We pay close attention to our client’s requirements and develop tailored solutions based on hands-on experience. Our project management skills, on-site technical engineering experience and the use of state-of-the-art 3D LiDAR scanning technology and software ensures that we can deliver the best results from start to finish. Detailed and accurate 3D LiDAR surveys enable shipyards & shipowners to better plan, optimise their designs, procure material, and perform prefab prior to the vessel reaching the repair dock, thereby minimising installation time.

1 to 10 staff

Boating World

At Boating World, we are proud to be the leading Sub-Saharan African importer and dealer of luxury motor yachts, superyachts, sailing yachts, and catamarans. With decades of experience, we represent some of the world’s most prestigious yachting brands, including Azimut Yachts, Benetti, Fountaine Pajot and Jeanneau, offering unmatched expertise and insight into the luxury boating market. We offer luxury yachts for sale across Southern, East Africa and the surrounding Indian Ocean islands, including South Africa, Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Seychelles, and Tanzania. Since our establishment in Boating World has successfully delivered countless new yachts, motorboats, and catamarans, helping discerning clients navigate the African leisure boat market with confidence. With the growth of superyachts along the African coastline, Boating World caters to clients seeking bespoke mega yachts, including Azimut and Benetti vessels over 80 feet, custom-built for the highest standards of luxury and performance. Our portfolio ensures that every client can find a luxury yacht or motor yacht perfectly suited to their lifestyle, leisure ambitions, and investment goals. As principle agent of Azimut, Jeanneau, Fountaine Pajot and Sunreef Yachts, our clients are assured a wide range of cruising, fishing and sailing boats to suit their lifestyle. Since our establishment in we have successfully safeguarded the delivery of countless imported boats into many Southern African countries as well as the adjacent islands, including Angola; Nigeria; Tanzania, Malawi, Ghana, Mauritius and the Seychelles.

1 to 10 staff

Africamarine Ships Agency Pty Ltd

Africamarine Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd is an independent, South African, registered shipping and freight services company, represented nationally, with offices in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. Africamarine is also proud to be the appointed representatives and South African agents of Samudera Shipping Line, Hong Kong. Complying with all facets of the Labour Relations, Employee Equity, Black Economic Empowerment and Occupational Health and Safety Acts, our employment policy is to employ previously disadvantaged persons with the relevant skills and experience. We follow fair labour principles and conform to good business practice, ethics and corporate governance. Together with our well-trained and dedicated staff, we guarantee a professional, cost effective and efficient service delivery. Our website contains insights into who we are, our Black Empowerment Status, and why we’ve been the premier destination for blue chip companies around the world when it comes to shipping and freight services so feel free to view our business profile and services, and contact us at your earliest convenience regarding your freight and shipping requirements.

11 to 50 staff

Protea Foundry

1 to 10 staff

Offshore Maritime Services

Offshore Maritime Services (OMS) is a premier Off Port Limits marine launch services operator. The company specializes in offering a professional and reliable Marine Service to our Shipping Agents and the worldwide fleet of ships passing Cape Town and Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth).

11 to 50 staff

Stc-Sa Durban Campus

STC-SA DURBAN CAMPUS STC-SA, previously known as Grindrod Shipping Training Academy, previously known as Unicorn Training Academy, was established in 1975 to provide training for its own crew on board the Unicorn Shipping fleet. Based in Fletcher Road at the time, the academy grew in the courses offered and was soon offering SAMSA accredited STCW training resulting in the training offering being opened to South African seafarers from other shipping lines. In 2015, the academy moved to larger, purpose-built premises in Hannah Road. The new facility was equipped with the ‘Helicopter Underwater Escape Training’ simulator that enabled the pursuing of approval for the delivery of OPITO courses. It is with immense pride that STC-SA has seen many seafarers progress from cadets to officers, engineers and masters. We are continually striving to add further value to our clients and ensure that we keep abreast with the latest trends and legislative requirements. We do not compromise on safety. Safety First. A STC-SA promise.

11 to 50 staff

Manex & Power Marine

South Africa’s leading supplier to the yachting, powerboat and scuba diving industries, offering renowned brands such as Jabsco and Aqualung.

11 to 50 staff

Marine Classifieds

Marine classifieds offers advertising, specialising in boats, yachts and marine accessories and also all water sports equipment. Our mission is to give you a specialised platform to advertise anything in the marine line and build up a huge client base from private to commercial sellers.

1 to 10 staff

Stc Southern Africa

STC-SA, leaders in Maritime Studies, Transport Logistics and Training Simulators for the entire Transport Logistics supply chain in Southern Africa, is now expanding steadily northwards. From its humble beginnings on South African soil in 2001, STC-SA has slowly and steadily entrenched itself as a leading local supplier to the needs of the transport and logistics sector in the Southern African region. Particularly in the Maritime transport sector, STC-SA has proven that its preferred technique of structured transfer of knowledge and skills through a programme of knowledge migration from Europe to Africa has strengthened not only the capacity of its local resources but also ensured that it has access to the most cutting-edge technology and training facilities to further enhance its services to clients and customers. Affiliated to the STC-Group in the Netherlands, STC-SA is able to offer a multi-faceted service, ranging from education and training to consultancy services, research and technical assistance. With the backing support of our holding and sister companies across the globe, STC-SA offers tailor-made solutions and services, which encompasses all aspects of Human Resources Development, Consultancy, Technical Assistance and Research for the entire Transport and Logistics supply chain. Although accessing its European counterparts, STC-SA has custom-made its services to suit the needs of the African market whilst still maintaining excellence in both standard, customized training and consultancy. Whilst STC-SA has a strong European history with access to a vast network of global resources, its roots are firmly embedded in Africa. This allows it to provide an Africanised approach for the unique needs of the continent. Visit for more info.

11 to 50 staff

Redcon Projects Pty Ltd

Redcon Projects ( Pty) Ltd is an Intercontinental Freight Management Service.

11 to 50 staff

Lwandle Shipping Co Pty Ltd

Independent South African registered shipping company – with experienced marine operations, fuel delivery and vessel management capabilities as an enterprise development organisation. Offering professional, flexible and efficient fuel transportation and delivery services by tanker to the Southern African oil industry

1 to 10 staff