Marine Suppliers Cape Town

As ship suppliers - we have a keen interest in anything and everything maritime and how to keep your ship and crew ship shape .  Rescue boats have always been an integral part of marine safety missions and search and rescue operations. In case of any mishaps that happen at sea, rescue boats are the easiest option to provide aid to the people in distress. Inflatable rescue boats have numerous other applications other than for just emergency rescues. They are also used as recreational boats, rafting and for fishing due to their efficiency and size. In this article, we see what exactly is a rescue boat, how are they operated, and why it is so important. What is a rescue boat? A rescue boat is a vessel designed to assist during rescue operations and to rescue sailors in distress during an emergency. These boats are designed for the sole purpose of rescuing people and hence are decked with features that will enable it to do the same. Rescue boats consist of inflatable boat...

Who are they? Shipowners and charterers cannot be present at every port their ship docks at, or watch over every deal secured for employment; there simply isn’t enough time if they want to build their business. But, as you would expect, they also do not want to wash their hands of the day-to-day operations of these multi-million dollar assets. The middle ground comes in the form of  shipping agents ; a person or firm who transacts all business on behalf and under the direction of a shipowner or charterer. An agent’s remit can be extremely varied and often agents specialize in one field of expertise, the most common of which are liner agency and port agency, although agents can be found in freight forwarding, haulage, and warehousing.  Shipping agents’ expertise  allows them to advise on and handle all types of cargo. What do they do? At Link Ship Chandlers - a  shipping agent  acts on behalf of the shipowner, providing local knowledge and expertise as...

Demurrage and detention are two terms that often confuse ship suppliers Cape Town based or otherwise, people in global trade, shipping, freight and logistics. The Link Ship Chandlers team always tries to keep all ship chandlers in-the-know. Demurrage and detention have also lead to several financial losses many a time. Is there a difference between demurrage and detention? Demurrage and Detention in the context of container shipments. Demurrage relates to cargo (while the cargo is in the container) Detention relates to equipment (while the container is empty after unpacking or before packing) Let's see how it works. Imports – A container is discharged off a ship on the 2nd July – Consignee approaches the shipping line to take delivery of the cargo around 12th July. Working off a standard 7 free days from date of discharge, the line free days (different to port free days) expires on the 8th July. So, the line will charge the consignee DEMURRAGE for 4 days from 9th to 12...

Dynamic Ship Chandler is an integrated system designed for Ship Chandlers that allows them to manage their whole business from one central software solution while experiencing significant business benefits. The Dynamic Ship Chandler solution includes functionality handling: Financial management – Manage your financial transactions and order processing (sales/purchasing) with the leading solution made for Ship Chandlers Ship Chandler data management – Use our solution that understands the particularities of your chandlery. Cross-reference between IMPA, ISSA, vendor/customer, and internal product codes, manage dummy items, unknown codes, provision sales, return orders, and much more. Inventory and non-stock items management – Manage all your inventory items and non-stock purchases (buyouts) with our integrated solution. Vessel- and customer relationship management – Link to a comprehensive vessel database, tie all your transactions to vessels, manage customer...

Bunkering and waste disposal services operate 24/7 A call to the port often involves not just unloading and loading a vessel, but replenishment of its lubricant or fuel reserves. Bunkering services are run either by oil multinationals or independent medium-sized firms. Using special recycling facilities, waste disposal services look after disposal of fuel sludge, ship’s rubbish, wastewater and chemicals. Ample supplies and equipment Ship suppliers replenish stocks of food and beverages, deck and engine-room equipment, ropes, equipment for tackling emergencies at sea as well as other gear and spare parts for ocean-going ships. Most of them run stock warehouses in the immediate vicinity of the port. Link Ship Chandlers service the ports along The Cape, including Saldanha and Coega . Those known as general suppliers can provide the entire range of wares required in shipping – some of them with a range of over 20,000 articles, storage space covering several thousand square metre...

Ships arriving in port require the day-to-day goods and supplies at short notice. In addition, they are also expected to be refueled and checked for immediate repairs before they set off again. However, it is not always possible for ships to delay in port long enough for the crew members to land ashore and shop for the required supplies. This is where ship chandlers are worth their weight in gold. The advantage of ship chandlers is two-fold. One, the arriving ship does not have to go through the hassle of landing in port, passing through customs, and traveling inland to make the necessary purchase. Two, the ship can deal in its native currency instead of having to get it converted first and then purchasing the required goods. Port authorities often having standing accounts for ship chandlers to deposit the revenue earned and have a ready convoy of goods in place to be sold. What is a Ship Chandler? A ship chandler is the exclusive supplier of all the basic requirements of a sh...