1. MARINE BULK CARRIERS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY)LTD MARINE CREW SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY)LTD
Marine Crew Services and Marine Bulk Carriers are South African shipping companies based in Cape Town.
MBC and MCS are one of the leading BEE companies in offshore sector, in Crewing and Training of Seafarers in South African.

2. FOUNDERS
Marine Crew Services South Africa and Marine Bulk Carriers South Africa were established in 2003 by a group of experienced executives in shipping :
Mr. Robert Knutzen, ex.CEO of Golden Ocean Group Mr. Jan Rabie, ex .CEO of Safmarine International
Mr. Lester Peteni, Chairman, of Sizwe Shipping Investments
Ms Deanna Collins, Marine Personnel Executive, Safmarine
The objectives were to focus on job creation and skills development in shipping operations, marine training and placement.
Bulk Shipping of iron ore and coal was a joint-venture with Sanko Steamship of Japan between 2005 and 2009
Offshore focused on providing services to PetroSA since 2006
Crewing and training operations have been active since 2004.
both are well known in shipping industry.

3. OFFSHORE:
Since 2006 MBC have secured 20 contracts with PetroSA for the provision of AHTS tugs to support offshore installations and rigs
MBC has secured several contracts with PetroSA in provision of AHTS tugs to support the FA platform, the FPSO ORCA and a drilling rig Pride South Seas:

4. In 2013 MBC vessel investments with Partners
AHTS MBC 1
12000BHP, 150T Bollard Pull.
AHTS MBC 2
12000BHP,150T Bollard Pull

5. MBC secured 5 years contracts for the supply of 2 RK8 AHTS vessels .

6. In 2016 MCS secured a 2 year contract for the supply of a PSV/ Dive Support Vessel the Greatship Manisha.

7. We focus on individual development.

8. MCS is actively engaged in capacity building for marine personnel across Africa
Over 3000 candidates have been assisted as Cadets, Officers or Ratings since 2004.
More than 2,500 seafarer jobs opportunities have being created for South Africans and other African countries like Angola, Nigeria, Namibia, Congo and Ghana.
We achieved a 94% pass rate for Officers of the Watch and Ratings Graduates and we have trained over 1000 South African, Angolan, Nigerian, Namibian ,Ghanaian Cadets and Ratings.
All these cadets are sponsored by oil majors .South African cadets are sponsored by South African government.

9. Our successes continued….
We have trained Artisans for Angolan Clients, 36 graduated artisans are now employed in the offshore industry.
250 Angolan cadets and ratings have been graduated and are now part of the thriving offshore industry in Angola.
MCS has trained and graduate Congolese and Nigerian cadets who are now completing their seatime in their respective countries.
MCS has the largest number of black, female cadets serving in the offshore industry on-board deep-sea anchor handling tugs supply.
MCS implemented the MCS-RKO Nigerian Cadet Training Programme in 2014.

10. Proudly South African clients TNPA thinking ahead.
TRANSNET –The future of marine personnel:
Training of future tug masters and pilots is paramount.
MCS has been assigned a duty to train cadets on behalf of TNPA.
140 students under our management.
The CSI (Corporate Social Investment) group are recruited straight from high school.
MCS is responsible for the entire process: enrolment, registration, all academic activities at maritime Univerisities CPUT (Cape Town) or DUT (Durban).
The CPD (Continuous Professional Development) students are all Officers who have completed the cadetship programme and are in possession of the 1st level Qualification (OOW).
These officers need to accumulate additional sea time for the next qualification or attending the theoretical phases to obtain the next level of qualification.

11. SAIMI (South African International Maritime Institute – 64 students under our management
A South African government project to financially support maritime graduates to complete the seatime component.
Under this programme we do the entire Recruitment & Selection process. The entry level criteria is a full S2 with good academic record. We conduct interviews on an annual basis and travel to the various provinces respectively.
The programme covers all mandatory medicals, safety courses, on-
board books (Flag state seaman's record books and Cadet Training
record book), repatriation costs, VISAS, Protective gear, cadet
monthly allowances and MCS monthly management fees.

12. AFRICAN CONTINENT CLIENTS
OSM - REPUBLIC OF CONGO
MCS is the first South African company to be involved in this pilot project. OSM endeavours to develop future Officers and requested the services of MCS to guide and facilitate the entire programme. All students are currently completing their seatime before attempting the SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Authority) Oral examination to obtain their 1st Qualification (OOW).
RK OFFSHORE IN NIGERIA-
These cadets are currently completing the sea time component in order to go for the SAMSA Oral examination. The Nigerian cadets all serve on-board the RK8 vessels in Nigeria.
SONASURF IN LUANDA, ANGOLA
The Sonasurf Officers are all returning students, who qualified through MCS a few years ago. They have now returned to complete their academic phase to undertake the next level qualification and the actual SAMSA Oral examination.
OPS IN LUANDA, ANGOLA
These students are all returning students who are in the process of completing the academic phase of the next level qualification. We also get many short term requests from them to assist their students with SAMSA accredited safety courses and Oral examinations.

13. These are all OFFICERS that obtained their qualifications through the MCS programme

14. MCS EMPLOYS OFFICER RANKS
Ranks On board Vessel
Minimum Requirement
MASTER
CHIEF OFFICER
2ND OFFICER
3RD OFFICER
TRAINEE – DECK CADET
CHIEF ENGINEER
2ND ENGINEER
3RD ENGINEER
4TH ENGINEER
TRAINEE – ENGINE CADET
ELECTROTECH OFFICER
REFRIGERATION ENGINEER
CLASS 1 - STCWII/2
CLASS 3 - STCWII/1
CLASS 2 - STCWII/1
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MARITIME STUDIES
CLASS 1 – STCWIII/2
CLASS 2 – STCWIII/2
CLASS 4 – STCW III/1
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MARINE ENGINEERING
ELECTRICIAN TRADE (HEAVY CURRENT) PLUS DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONICS
The above ranks also include the top 4 of vessel management namely
Master C/O
Chief Engineer & 2nd Eng
All ranks are STCW Certificated and will hold specialised courses if required
All Officers must hold valid STCW Certificate of Competency (COC) including marine safety course certificates and a valid seafarers medical certificate to international standards.

15. MCS EMPLOY RATINGS RANKS
Ranks on board Vessel
Minimum Qualification
ABLE SEAFARER DECK – STCW II/4 & A-VI/1
ORDINARY SEAFARER DECK – STCW II/4
SEN. SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE & BASIC STCW MARINE SAFETY COURSES
OILER (STCW III/4), MOTORMAN GRADE 1, WELDING & FITTING CERTIFICATES & EXPERIENCE
ABLE SEAFARER ENGINE – STCW III/4 & A-VI/1
ORDINARY SEAFARER ENGINE – STCW III/4
ENGINE HAND SEN.SCHOOL CERTIFICATE & STCW BASIC MARINE SAFETY
EFFICIENT COOK’S CERTIFICATE
BASIC COOKING CERTIFICATE
BASIC COOK CERTIFICATE & STCW BASIC MARINE SAFETY
BOSUN
ABLE SEAMAN
ORDINARY SEAMAN
TRAINEE RATING
DECK HAND
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
OILER
WIPER
COOK
MESSMAN
Bosun – Deck Forman
All Ratings must hold valid STCW marine safety course certificates and a valid seafarers medical certificate to international standards.

16. From Office to Vessel MCS supplies crew to ship owners.
Crew certification is checked and verified prior to vessel appointment.
Ensure compliance with all flag state requirements.
In addition to negotiated crew wages, MCS applies a standard Monthly Management Fee.
Upon client approval, flight arrangements are made and any visa requirements are applied for.
Safety Gear (PPE) is ordered and issued to the individual.
Induction is conducted before joining the vessel. +
MCS supplies crew to ship owners.
Crew certification is checked and verified prior to appointment.
Ensure compliance with all flag state requirements.
In addition to negotiated crew wages, MCS applies a standard Monthly Management Fee to clients
Upon client approval, flight arrangements are made and any visa requirements are applied for.
Safety Gear (PPE) is ordered and issued to the individual.
Induction is concluded with the seafarer and all travel information including contract is supplied.

17. MCS - Value added services
Visa Applications, Letters of Invitation, OK TO Board
Interview & Selection
Supply of Safety Gear
Service fee Negotiation with service providers for best possible rates, eg airfares, safety equipment, ect
MCS is a registered flag state Agents for the following flags:
Marshall Islands
Liberia
MPA (Singapore)
Panama
Luxemburg +
MCS supplies crew to ship owners.
Crew certification is checked and verified prior to appointment.
Ensure compliance with all flag state requirements.
In addition to negotiated crew wages, MCS applies a standard Monthly Management Fee to clients
Upon client approval, flight arrangements are made and any visa requirements are applied for.
Safety Gear (PPE) is ordered and issued to the individual.
Induction is concluded with the seafarer and all travel information including contract is supplied.

18. Clients for Crewing.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (Cyprus & South Africa)
Bourbon Offshore Surf (France)
Bourbon Offshore Baltic (Russia)
RK8Offshore (Singapore)
Herm DAULESBERG (Germany)
GO OFFSHORE (Singapore)
The GREAT EASTERN SHIPPING CO LTD (India & Singapore)
LAMNALCO (DUBAI)
Seacor MARINE (United KINGDOM)
Atlantic Lloyd (Germany)
Hellespont (Germany)
Amongst our current team in the crewing department we collectively have 43 years sea service.

19. OUR CLIENTS

20. Examples of Vessels being manned by MCS
BOURBON LIBERTY 315
MSC EUGENIA
Example of an AHTS vessel that MCS supplied Crew too
Compliment of 15 Personnel + 2 Cadtes
Vessel Type: AHTS DP2
Gross Toonage: 2200 T
Length: 215
Vessel Type: Container Vessel
Gross Toonage: T
Length: 275

21. CONTACT DETAILS: Marine Bulk Carriers South Africa(Pty)Ltd
Marine Crew Services South Africa(Pty)Ltd
8th Floor, No 2 Long Street
Cape Town,8001
South Africa
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