ABS

ABS Maritime — Division of Africa Bunkering and Shipping

@abs_maritime_services

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Overview

About ABS Maritime — Division of Africa Bunkering and Shipping

ABS Maritime is a premier division of Africa Bunkering and Shipping (ABS), delivering complete, turnkey maritime solutions tailored for the evolving needs of ship-owners, charterers, and operators across South Africa.

With over 30 years of industry experience, we provide an integrated service offering designed to optimize port operations, reduce delays, and improve vessel performance. Our team combines operational expertise, regulatory knowledge, and commercial efficiency to deliver seamless support across the maritime value chain.

Our Core Services Include:

• Maritime logistics and operational coordination
• Bunkering services via licensed tankers at major South African ports
• Bulk petroleum supply including HFO, diesel, illuminating paraffin, and marine lubricants
• Turnkey solutions for vessels, operators, and charterers
• De-bunkering services for vessels in distress or under repair
• Sludge, slops, and effluent disposal in full compliance with MARPOL
• Petroleum pumping and bulk transfer services
• Lubricant sourcing and delivery in multiple formats
• Dunnage removal and compliant disposal
• Ship repair coordination and dry-docking support
• Marine spill response and emergency intervention
• Environmental compliance management
• Cargo agency and ship agency services
• Crew logistics and transit coordination
• Port operations management and optimization
• HSSE implementation and monitoring
• Regulatory compliance with local and international maritime standards

At ABS Maritime Services, our mission is to deliver dependable, high-performance maritime support through strong partnerships, operational excellence, and a commitment to environmental stewardship and safety.

Headquarters

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Website

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Company Size

51-200 employees

Industry

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Company Type

Privately Held

Founded

2010

Specialties

Maritime Logistics, Bunkering Services, Petroleum Supply, Turnkey Maritime Solutions, Debunkering Services, Sludge and Effluent Disposal, Petroleum Pumping and Transfer, Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Supply, Lubricants Supply, Environmental Compliance, Ship Owners Protecting Agency, Dunnage Removal and Disposal, Cargo Agency Services, Crew Logistics and Transits, Ship Repair and Dry Docking, Maritime Safety Management, Regulatory Compliance, Port Operations Management, Marine Spill Response, and HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, Environment) Practices

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