Gardline Shipping
Investment Company in Port Elizabeth

Gardline is primarily a science and technology based group and progresses with considered enthusiasm when investing in technology and new ideas, however we are constantly aware of the possibility of unanticipated change and the consequent impact upon our activities.
Holding company of the Gardline Group, Gardline Shipping Limited was established in 1969 to provide marine support to a flourishing offshore oil & gas industry in the North Sea.

Gardline, a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., is a multidisciplinary marine survey company, providing a comprehensive range of marine services including geophysical, hydrographic, geotechnical, geochemical, environmental and oceanographic surveys. Established in 1969 in Great Yarmouth, Gardline has grown to become one of the world's largest marine survey companies. Gardline's services are delivered across industry sectors with an interest in the marine environment, including wind, oil and gas operators, EPIC contractors, governments and public bodies, environmental consultants and telecommunication companies. Gardline’s mission is to be best in class provider of geophysical, geotechnical and environmental surveys and related marine services to the offshore wind, oil and gas industries. Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. is a leading global services provider operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sectors. The company provides creative and innovative all-round solutions to infrastructural challenges in the maritime, coastal and delta regions of the world with services including the construction and maintenance of ports and waterways, land reclamation, coastal defense and riverbank protection. In addition, Boskalis offers a wide variety of marine services and contracting for the oil and gas sector and offshore wind industry as well as salvage solutions (SMIT Salvage). With a versatile fleet of more than 900 vessels and floating equipment and 11,700 employees, including associated companies, Boskalis operates in 90 countries across six continents. Gardline have been in business for nearly half a century. As we approach our 50th anniversary, why not take a look back at some of our biggest milestones over the last 50 years. Gardline offices move to a larger premises at Oilmar House in Admiralty Road, combining offices and workshops. Also this year, Gardline's Survey Division was set up and the company's first digital seismic system was installed on the MV Tracker. Also this year, Gardline purchased the MV Resolution. Richard's Dry Dock and Engineering Ltd was incorporated and then used to purchase the ship yard and businesses in Great Yarmouth. Prospect House on Hewett Road was purchased and became the home of the Data Presentation services of Gardline. Also in that year, Titan Environmental Surveys was purchased. Trinity Quay was purchased by Richard's Dry Dock to provide a potential home for new products and services. A dedicated geotechnical drilling vessel, the Ocean Vantage, goes into operation in order to continue the expansion of Gardline's service range.