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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Tankers Explained – Part II: Crude Carriers
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Maritime Facts and Stories
Crude Carrier Tanker
At Link Ship Chandlers, we find ourselves immersed in the world of shipping every day. Our team offers expert chandling support in Cape Town, Saldanha, Port Elizabeth, Coega, Durban and Richards Bay to clients from far and wide. As such, we often speak in lingo that ‘normal folks’ can find a little hard to understand if they don’t spend a lot of time near the docks.
This is why we like to use this blog to create a glossary of sorts, where people can look up industry terms that seem a little vague. We previously discussed dry cargo vessels, and recently switched gears to tankers. Today we take a look at crude carriers, and how it fits into the tanker lineup.
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The Need For A Supply Chain Risk Management Plan Explained
It’s no secret that Covid-19 has impacted most sectors across the world and ship chandling is no exception. Indeed, the coronavirus helped identify many vulnerabilities and weaknesses but supply chain risk management goes beyond that.
Ship suppliers face challenges every day from shipping delays and theft to natural disasters, changing consumer trends and even cybersecurity. Successfully navigating the world of maritime service is challenging but having a sound supply chain strategy in place can help tremendously.
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Tankers Explained – Part I: Product Tankers
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Maritime Facts and Stories
Oil Tanker
Link Ship Chandlers offers expert chandling support in Cape Town, Saldanha, Port Elizabeth, Coega, Durban and Richards Bay. The relationships we build with our valued clientele are based on quality service, punctual delivery, affordable pricing and mutual respect.
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How We Ensure Supply Chain Transparency
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Advice from Ship Chandlers, Ship Chandling
Supply Chain Transparency Discussed
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Why Exact Cargo Weight Declaration Is Crucial
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Advice from Ship Chandlers, Maritime Facts and Stories
The Importance Of Declaring Cargo Weight Exactly
The Link Ship Chandlers team has been in the shipping industry for decades, which means that we have seen our fair share of minor (and major!) disasters play out in Cape Town and the other South African ports we service. Sometimes accidents happen and it’s no-one’s fault, other times it’s a series of unfortunate events that started with something as simple as incorrect administration.
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Lessons Learnt from the 2020 Mauritius Oil Spill
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Advice from Ship Chandlers, Maritime Facts and Stories
What The Oil Spill in Mauritius Taught Us
As a proud provider of chandlery services to customers in Cape Town and at other South African ports, the Link Ship Chandlers team makes a point of staying abreast of relevant news that affects the shipping industry around the globe. This is especially true of cases in which the environmental impact of our trade is concerned.
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Quarantine & Testing Guidelines for Seafarers
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Advice from Ship Chandlers, Marine News
Important COVID-19 Guidelines for Seafarers
As a proud supplier of 24/7/365 chandling services to a wide variety of shipping clientele in Cape Town and other major South African ports, the Link Ship Chandlers team has been keeping a close eye on the development of best practice guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 quarantine and testing for the hardworking seafarers who man these vessels.
Here is a breakdown of the latest guidelines, as set out by the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA):
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5 Personal Safety Musts Aboard Ship
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Advice from Ship Chandlers, Ship Chandling
Important Safety Musts On A Ship
Link Ship Chandlers operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and consistently provides exceptional chandlery services to customers in Cape Town and at other South African ports on demand. As such, the safety of the crew members aboard the ships we supply is always top of mind for our team, as we work tirelessly to supply provisions, equipment and parts to vessels bound for South African ports from all around the globe.
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Dry Cargo Ships Explained: Specialised Vessels
Posted by Link Ship Chandlers under Maritime Facts and Stories
Part 4: Specialised Vessels
As a respected full-service maritime and offshore procurement company that services all of SA’s major ports, the Link Ship Chandlers team is fully immersed in the world of maritime trade at all times. However, we also understand that everyone is not as versed in the lingo of the shipping world as we are, which is why we’ve decided to use our blog to put together a handy glossary of industry-related terms. In this series, we’re discussing various types of dry cargo ships and tankers.
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Satellites Track Oil Polution
As a proud supplier of provisions, equipment and parts to vessels bound for South African ports, the Link Ship Chandlers team has been only too aware of the impact various levels of COVID-19 shutdowns have had on the shipping trade around the world. However, we are happy to report that the effects of the pandemic have not only been negative – it has also spurred on innovation in the most unexpected way.
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