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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If you have any questions about this blog, the services that we offer, or even if you are looking for specific information about products that we supply, then please feel free to contact us and let us know! Alternatively, if you simply would like to find out more about ship chandlery services in general, new Link business ideas, or even join in on a conversation about South African Ships Chandlers, then dive into the blog and become part of our vibrant maritime industry right now.

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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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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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?
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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