AMSOL’s commitment to empowerment is evident in the AMSOL Employee Trust, which owns 12% of the business and benefits more than 300 permanent employees. Since 2016, AMSOL has distributed R75.5 million to beneficiaries, reflecting its ongoing commitment to shared value.
At AMSOL, true sustainability goes beyond operations – to empowering people. Through its investment in skills development, education, and environmental awareness, the company is shaping the future of the maritime industry while also supporting organisations making an impact. This aligns with AMSOL’s role as a trusted maritime partner, ensuring that operations contribute to a resilient, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable future.
“We understand that building a foundation for long-term sustainability and growth means investing not only in our people, but also in the communities we serve. In this way, we create lasting social impact for generations to come,” says AMSOL Chief Executive Officer, Dan Ngakane.
Socio-Economic Development partnerships are a priority in AMSOL’s broader sustainability strategy.
Recent initiatives highlight the tangible impact
- Preparing youth for the workplace: With AMSOL’s support, The Mfesane Youth Café Programme in Vredenburg has provided participants with training, job-preparedness workshops, and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that they are better prepared to enter the workforce.
- Strengthening maritime education: In Durban, the Maritime Educators Programme, hosted by the EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) in collaboration with AMSOL and the Department of Education, provides Maritime Economics and Nautical Science teachers with industry insights, helping them enhance lesson plans and equip learners with a deeper understanding of maritime careers and operations.
- Promoting marine environmental awareness: AMSOL’s partnership with the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) in Gqeberha and Cape Town remains a key initiative in promoting marine conservation and education. In 2024, AMSOL supported interactive programmes in both locations, introducing critical topics such as seabird conservation, biodiversity, and climate change to learners.
- Promoting economic access for all: In continuation of AMSOL’s multi-year partnership with Cape Mental Health, in 2024, AMSOL funded an entrepreneurship training and workplace experience programme for 20 unemployed black female South Africans living with disabilities.
By investing in people and the environment, AMSOL is helping to shape a stronger, more inclusive maritime industry.
