Core Business Areas
DSM’s company profile is intentionally focused on petroleum, marine fuels, offshore bunkering and environmental response support. General cleaning and broad waste-management language has been replaced by oil spill preparedness and petroleum risk-management wording aligned to the offshore bunkering industry.
Offshore Bunkering & Marine FuelsShip-to-ship bunkering support, anchorage fuel delivery coordination, marine gas oil, VLSFO, HFO, diesel and lubricants for vessels operating in or around Namibian waters. | Bulk Petroleum TradingSupply and facilitation of regulated petroleum products for commercial, industrial, mining, logistics, construction and institutional customers. |
Import & Export SupportParticipation in cross-border fuel movements and regional petroleum trade through Namibia’s strategic logistics corridors. | SADC Fuel Market AccessDevelopment of supply relationships into Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC, Angola and other SADC-linked markets. |
Oil Spill PreparednessOil spill contingency planning support, pollution risk awareness, emergency response coordination and HSSE alignment for petroleum and bunkering activities. | Strategic PartnershipsJV and commercial partnership structures with bunker vessel owners, physical suppliers, traders, financiers and offshore service providers. |
Petroleum Product Portfolio
Product / Service Line | Target Use |
|---|---|
Diesel 50 ppm / 10 ppm | Mining, logistics, industrial, fleet and regional bulk customers |
Petrol ULP95 | Retail, resellers and regulated downstream petroleum markets |
Marine Gas Oil (MGO) | Marine vessels, offshore support vessels and bunkering operations |
Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) | International marine fuel supply and STS bunkering |
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) / Furnace Oil | Industrial and marine fuel requirements where permitted |
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) | Commercial and industrial energy customers |
Bitumen, Asphalt and Black Products | Road construction, infrastructure and industrial applications |
Marine, Mining, Automotive and Industrial Lubricants | Vessel, equipment, fleet and heavy industrial maintenance |
Aviation fuel supply channels (where commercially and legally applicable) | Airport, aviation-related and institutional opportunities subject to approvals |
Drilling spares and associated oilfield consumables | Offshore exploration, drilling support and energy operations |
Offshore Bunkering Strategy
DSM’s offshore bunkering strategy is built around partnership. DSM provides local petroleum licensing capability, market access, regulatory coordination and commercial development, while strategic partners provide bunker vessels, technical operations, supply networks, crew management and international HSSE systems.
Strategic Focus Areas
- Establish compliant ship-to-ship bunkering operations in Namibian waters.
- Support Walvis Bay as a marine fuel hub for vessels operating along the Atlantic corridor.
- Support Lüderitz as an emerging offshore energy and service location linked to the Orange Basin and southern marine activity.
- Partner with bunker vessel owners and physical marine fuel suppliers to deploy suitable offshore capacity.
- Use Namibia as a platform for regional fuel trading and SADC energy logistics.
Preferred Bunker Vessel Profile
Specification | Recommended Profile |
|---|---|
Vessel Type | Double-hull bunker tanker or product tanker suitable for STS fuel transfer |
Operating Capacity | 3,000 – 7,000 MT, with 4,000 – 6,000 MT recommended for initial entry |
Deadweight | Approximately 4,000 – 8,000 DWT |
Draft | Approximately 5 – 7 metres |
Pumping Rate | Approximately 500 – 1,200 MT per hour |
Cargo Capability | MGO, VLSFO, LSFO, diesel and HFO with segregated tank configuration |
Operational Areas | Walvis Bay, Lüderitz and approved offshore anchorage zones |
Oil Spill Preparedness & Environmental Risk Management
DSM recognizes that offshore bunkering and petroleum handling require strong environmental controls, clear safety procedures and credible emergency preparedness. Therefore, DSM’s environmental service language is focused on oil spill preparedness, pollution prevention and petroleum risk management – not general cleaning or unrelated waste management.
- Oil spill contingency planning support for fuel transfer operations.
- Spill prevention procedures and transfer-risk awareness during bunkering activities.
- Emergency response coordination with specialist providers and relevant authorities where required.
- Support for spill response equipment planning, readiness and contractor engagement.
- Pollution risk management and environmental compliance support for petroleum activities.
- HSSE alignment with maritime, port, petroleum and environmental standards applicable to operations.
This strengthens DSM’s credibility with port authorities, bunker vessel operators, marine insurers, environmental regulators, financiers and international fuel suppliers.
Markets Served
- International shipping companies
- Bunker operators and marine fuel traders
- Offshore oil and gas support vessels
- Fishing fleets and marine operators
- Mining and exploration companies
- Construction and infrastructure projects
- Transport and fleet businesses
- Private filling stations and bulk fuel resellers
- Municipalities, parastatals and institutional buyers
- Industrial fuel users and heavy industry
- Aviation-related fuel channels
- Regional SADC fuel buyers
Why Choose DSM?
Advantage | Investor / Partner Relevance |
|---|---|
Local Gateway | DSM provides a Namibian platform for market entry, regulatory coordination and commercial relationship development. |
Offshore Bunkering Focus | The company is aligned with Namibia’s marine fuel opportunity and seeks to work with vessel-owning international partners. |
Regional Vision | DSM’s strategy extends beyond Namibia into SADC-linked fuel corridors, industrial markets and cross-border energy demand. |
Partnership-Ready Model | DSM is structured to collaborate through joint ventures, operational alliances, vessel deployment models and revenue-sharing arrangements. |
Compliance Mindset | DSM places safety, environmental responsibility and HSSE preparation at the centre of petroleum and bunkering operations. |
Commercial Flexibility | DSM can support tailored arrangements with fuel suppliers, bunker vessel owners, traders and financiers based on each partner’s contribution. |
Strategic Partnership Models
- Joint Venture Model: DSM and a strategic partner establish a Namibian operating company for offshore bunkering and marine fuel supply.
- Operational Alliance: DSM provides local licensing capability, market access and regulatory coordination while the partner provides vessels, supply and technical operations.
- Vessel Deployment Model: A bunker vessel owner deploys suitable vessel capacity into Namibia under a commercial arrangement supported by DSM’s local platform.
- Revenue-Share Model: Parties share margins based on agreed commercial roles, volumes delivered, risk allocation and operational contribution.
- Trade Finance / Supply Model: DSM works with financiers and physical suppliers to support product sourcing, working capital and offtake-linked fuel delivery.
Strategic Growth Roadmap
Phase | Focus | Key Actions |
|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Market Positioning | Partner engagement, feasibility discussions, stakeholder mapping and commercial pipeline development. |
Phase 2 | Operational Preparation | Vessel suitability assessment, supply arrangements, HSSE planning, oil spill readiness and regulatory coordination. |
Phase 3 | Launch | Initial Walvis Bay bunkering and marine fuel operations with controlled volumes and performance monitoring. |
Phase 4 | Scale | Expansion to Lüderitz, second-vessel deployment, regional fuel trading and SADC client development. |
Leadership
Name | Role |
|---|---|
Tauno Kandjungu | Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
Sebby Gideon | Procurement & Sales Director |
Sean Makoena | Operations Director |
Ndahafa Haushona | Financial Director |