New propulsion service company in Africa

Aegir says that AAMP will focus entirely on stern tube seal service, the maintenance & repair of propellers and the sales and distribution of spares for these products. According to Aegir, until now, ship owners had to go to Southern Europe or the Canaries for quality repairs; Walvis Bay in Namibia provides an alternative location to Europe or South Africa. AAMP’s offices and workshop are located close to a floating dock and slipway, with engineering facilities nearby.

Ruud Muis, director of Aegir, says: “West-Africa offers great opportunities. There are many ship movements and the offshore industry is significant. Major internationals have ships in this area. However, there is hardly any infrastructure or trained labour available. Namibia is a politically stable country with good facilities, it is safe and offers motivated labour against competitive costs. And it is much closer to West Africa than Southern Europe is. I’m really very pleased with this location.”

For South and East Africa, Aegir-Marine will partner with AMP in Cape Town, South Africa. “It’s an exciting new step in the development of our worldwide network,” concludes Muis.