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Welcome to the Link Ships Chandlers Blog

Hi there, we are so glad that you have joined us to find out more about general ship chandlery services and our Link maritime supply company. In our opinion we are part of one of the most important business operations in the world. Although we are based in South Africa, we have a wealth of experience offering our services to international clients all over South Africa. Over the course of this blog we hope to introduce you to what it is we do, why we do it and of course how we are able to do it so well. We will also share interesting fact, stories and figures around the maritime industry as a whole, so follow our blog not to miss out!

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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Ye Olde Pirates

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3 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Old-school Pirates

Shiver me timbers! Here are 3 things you probably didn’t know about pirates

While modern-day maritime piracy is certainly no laughing matter, and the violent influence of the piracy of yesteryear remains a very serious topic indeed, there are certain aspects of life as an old-school pirate that are completely fascinating. This is quite evident if you look at the countless books and films it has inspired over the years. As such, we thought we’d add a dash of fun to our monthly blog by starting a series on the life and times of old-school pirates.


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A Concise Guide to Marine Ropes & Their Uses

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All About Maritime Ropes

All About Maritime Ropes

As one of the foremost marine suppliers and chandlery services in South Africa, the team at Link Ship Chandlers has a borderline geeky love of all thing shipping and sailing. This extends to all tools of the shipping trade, and marine ropes in particular. Here is a concise guide to the most common marine ropes and their uses (you never know when it might come in handy during a general knowledge quiz!).


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Proposed CT Harbour By-Law & What It Means

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Cape Town Harbour

Cape Town Harbour

As one of the most trusted marine suppliers and chandlery services in South Africa, Link Ship Chandlers always keeps a close eye on local legislation that pertains to our industry and affects our harbours. A newly proposed Cape Town by-law has the potential to vastly improve the condition of these important spaces, so we took it upon ourselves to learn more about the pending shift in existing legislation.


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A Light-hearted Look at Ol’ Time Pirate Speak

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How to Speak Like a Pirate

How to Speak Like a Pirate

In the high pressure maritime resupply industry, the one thing that is essential is a sense of humour and a love of fun. It is something that helps to keep us focused and breaks the tension of long hours and tight deadlines. With this in mind, we’d like to do the first of what will hopefully be many humorous blog posts that pay homage to our nautical interests while still putting a smile on your face. So, without further ado let’s dive into the deep end with a pirate’s guide to talking nautical:


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Mysterious Underwater Forest of Alabama

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Underwater Forest

An Underwater Forest

Just over 24 km’s off of the coast of Alabama in the Gulf of Mexico there is one of nature’s biggest mysteries lying under 60 ft of water. This relic of ages past is a 50,000-year-old forest that was once millennia ago situated on dry land, but now lies at the bottom of the ocean. Scientists believe that the forest has lain hidden for all of this time, preserved from decay by up to 10 feet of sediment that was scooped off of the ocean floor during Hurricane Ivan in 2004.


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Africa Was the Focus at Nor-Shipping 2017

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2017 Nor-Shipping Conference

2017 Nor-Shipping Conference – Image source: nor-shipping.com

Thanks to the fact that Africa is fast becoming a global force in today’s market places the 2017 Nor-Shipping Conference made the African continent a primary focus of this highly influential event. In fact, the maritime and ocean industries program for 2017 was even dubbed Africa@Nor-Shipping 2017, and it represented a major leap forward in the mutually beneficial business relationships that are currently being forged between Africa and Europe. At the launch of the event Birgit Liodden, a Nor-Shipping director, had this to say:


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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Ship Chandlers

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How to choose the right ship chandlers for you

How to choose the right ship chandlers for you

Ship Chandlers, or ship suppliers, are an important part of the maritime resupply chain and are literal goods retailers that provide a very specific service to ships who need to purchase equipment and supplies. It is a convenient way for a ship’s crew to restock and resupply, without having to make numerous transactions, or search for multiple suppliers. These resupply items can be anything from food and luxury goods, to safety equipment and mechanical maintenance supplies.


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What is a Ship Chandler?

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What is a Ship Chandler?

What is a Ship Chandler?

Although ships chandlers have been around in one form or another since man first ventured into the ocean, many people are still unaware of what it is that we do. In its simplest form a ship chandler is a person or business that deals exclusively with the supplying of commodities to the international and local maritime industry, specifically ocean going commercial vessels, oil rigs and naval vessels.


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