We provide Project Management services and support to the Heavy Lift sector
Augustea is engaged with it's fleet and it's people in providing support to the Heavy Lift sector, logistic and transportation services on a global scale. The Anchor Handling Tugs fleet is involved in different projects spanning from ocean towing to offshore support for installations in Offshore Windfarms and Oil & Gas installations. The barge fleet is engaged in the transportation of any kind of object including the engineering and the project management for load in/out and float on/off when required. The Company is incorporated in Malta with an operative base in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and in Batam (Indonesia). Respect to the seas is a must for our onboard and onshore personnel as well as our commitment to innovation, safety, efficiency and environment.
History
In 1955 Salvatore Cafiero, Captain with Lauro’s fleet and for many years in charge of the chartering department, founded the company “Augustea” to participate in the development of petrochemical ports of Augusta and Syracuse, in the eastern coast of Sicily, by providing harbour towage services.
In 1964, Salvatore Cafiero added the deep-sea shipping business at the towing activities and continued to develop both businesses until he died in 1982.
The generation that followed continued and expanded his work, promoting and consolidating the international growth of the Group.
Since the 1972, Augustea has complemented it's port operator activities with offshore towing services, operating both in the Mediterranean and in oceanic areas.
From 1985 the activities expanded operating semi-submersible barges
The performances and commitment of Augustea played a crucial role in building strong and lasting relationships with the main contractors in the offshore sector and in time North Europe became one of the main area of operations of the fleet.
In the early 2000s through the acquisition of one of the main barge operators in the UK and the investments in new buildings of Anchor Handling Tugs and semi-submersible barges, Augustea increased substantially it's presence in the sector.
Decades of experience and successful projects together with it's commitment to integrity and fair relationships, earned the trust of clients and partners.
During the last years, also through some strategic partnerships aimed at developing opportunities in the UK, North Europe and Mediterranean, Augustea keeps expanding it's range of activities in the sector.
While continuously caring for the historical relationships, new opportunities have been brought forward leveraging on know-how, engineering and project management capabilities.
Our Vision and Mission
Our Mission
Augustea has the mission to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable shipping services, encompassing both vessel ownership and comprehensive management solutions. We are committed to providing services of the highest standard with minimal environmental impact. We strive to build lasting value for our stakeholders through high ethical practices and a continuous focus on innovation in the maritime industry.
Our Vision
Augustea's operating philosophy is "Respect to the Seas". It is strongly embedded in everything Augustea strives to accomplish and has a strong adherence to a clear set of principles and values that support its philosophy.
Core Values
Augustea Maritime Transportation Ltd embraces the parent company’s values.
Safety - protecting our best asset: the people that run our ships. A safe working environment is the basic building block upon which Augustea is built.
Efficiency - never leaving stones unturned. Being part of a logistical chain requires a proactive response. We always strive to explore old and new challenges from different perspectives to still every ounce of effectiveness, by renewing and strengthening our fleet and by diversifying into related markets.
Trust - being part of the inner circle of our client. In today’s highly competitive world, Augustea is committed to integrity and considers fair relationships as a pillar of the daily business. Our clients must feel we are fully on board with their everyday needs without ever compromising their information edge.
Drive to performance - always raising the bar of excellence. By constantly challenging ourselves, we stay relevant and competitive. Teamwork is one of our key strengths.
Quality - Protecting our crews. Respecting the seas. Serving our clients. Augustea Holding subsidiaries operate in compliance with the main industry regulations and certifications, as a testament to our commitment to the total quality philosophy as a pre-requisite of long-term profitability.
Diversity & Inclusion - Committed to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We provide equal opportunities to everyone.
Our Clients & Partners
Quality Policy
AUGUSTEA MARITIME TRANSPORTATION LTD endeavors to earn the confidence of the shipowners, charterers, seafarers, and other stakeholders and recognition as a high quality and trustworthy international ship manager. This is possible only through the provision of flawless services that satisfy all relevant requirements
Augustea Management System is certified:
Our People
Marco Giros
Managing DirectorMarco joined Augustea in 2019 as a consultant for Management organization; in 2020 he became General Manager of the Technical Services company and later on of the Transportation division. Before joining Augustea, he worked for more than 18 years in Astaldi S.p.A., one of the leading General Contractor worldwide for infrastructures construction, where he was Country Manager, managing all technical, economical and organizational aspects for very large infrastructural projects.
Massimo Peluso
Technical CoordinatorMassimo started his career in Augustea as crew on the Tug division up to the role of Chief Engineer. After many years on board he started supporting the activities from the on shore side and later on he was appointed General Manager of the port operation in Colombia, taking care of all the technical and management aspects of the company. In 2023 he moved to the Transportation division to give his contribution to the development of the business.
Francesco Di Martino
Technical ManagerFrancesco graduated as Naval Architect at the University of Naples. He joined Augustea Group in 2010 starting in the Technical Department - Ship Division.
In 2014 he moved to the Technical Department - Barge Division, responsible for the overall management and technical operations of deck cargo barges employed all around the world, monitoring barge daily movement, engineering support, towing equipment inspection, ballast plan evaluation, Float off / in Load out / in, On / Off Hire Inspection.
Since 2017 he is in charge of the Technical Management of the fleet in the Business Unit, overall responsible for the technical performances, adherence to international laws/regulations and budgetary control of the company fleet (Anchor Handling Tugs & Semi-Submersible/Flattop Barge Type).
Andrea Bolfo
Chartering ManagerAndrea started his journey in the shipping industry since 1987 and specifically in the offshore sector since 1988 as broker. He joined Augustea in 2002, supporting the company to develop offshore fleet activities outside the Mediterranean area until 2011.
After diversifing his experience in the offshore sector in Italy and in The Netherlands, he rejoined Augustea in 2019 reinforcing the team and contributing to develope new opportunities for the Business Unit
Sebastiano Di Grande
Operations ManagerSebastiano started his professional career in 1996 working in a Shipping Agency at first and as a Cadet on board vessels and tugs until 1998. He then joined Augustea in 1999 moving his first steps in the Operations department.
His life-long experience brought him to be in charge of the Operations department for the offshore units, supervising the full range of activities from the voyage planning to the coordination with Clients and Masters for the succesful execution of the contracts.