Cape Town, South Africa
Ship Agents at the Port of Cape Town — Owner-Operated, Available 24/7
Efficient. Reliable. Timeous.
Meridian Shipping Co. is a licensed ship agency based at the Port of Cape Town, South Africa. We provide full port agency and marine support services for vessels of every type and size — handling port calls, husbandry, crew changes, OPL launches, bunkering coordination, ship spares, and technical services across South African waters. Family-run and owner-operated, founded by two brothers with over 20 years of combined maritime experience. When you call Meridian, you reach the people responsible for your vessel — directly, any time of day or night.
Maritime runs in our family.
Two brothers. One ocean. A lifetime spent on it. We built Meridian to be the agency we always wished had attended our own vessels — hands-on, always available, and run by people who have actually done the work.
Ship agency and marine support services
- Port calls and vessel attendance
- Ship husbandry and crew changes
- OPL launches and offshore support
- Bunkering coordination
- Ship spares and technical services
- Cargo operations and customs support
Why choose Meridian?
Efficient
We move fast and work smart so your vessel's time in port is never wasted.
Reliable
Our principals trust us to coordinate every requirement and maintain clear communication throughout the call.
Timeous
We plan meticulously and act decisively to keep vessels on schedule and minimise port stays.