Marine expertise most operators have to fly in.
Navy boats officer, film marine coordinator, commercial diver, offshore rigger and remote operations lead. Steff bought his first boat at 16. In the 30 years since, he has run boats, crews and operations where the stakes are high. Based on the KZN North Coast, working across Southern Africa.
A rare mix of marine expertise
Seamanship, diving, rigging, engineering and operations. Rarely found in one person, and exactly what complex marine work needs: someone who understands the whole operation, not just one part of it.
Skipper
SAMSA Category B coastal, endorsed for night operations, diving and surf launching. Trained in the Navy, proven on film sets.
Diver
Commercial diver. Understands the work below the waterline as well as above it.
Rigger
Offshore rigging on Maersk projects, where safety and planning are non-negotiable.
Mechanic
Outboards, inflatables and trailers. Diagnoses problems at the root.
Remote ops
Has run boat operations for lodges and reserves far from support.
Tested where it counts
South African Navy
8 years as a boats officer. Formal seamanship, discipline and command of boats and crews.
International film sets
Marine coordinator and water safety on international productions, including Disney, with FROG Squad and JAW Solutions. Camera boats, stunt boats and safety boats.
Offshore
Commercial diving and rigging, including work on Maersk projects.
Mozambique lodges
4 years running lodge operations: boats, crews and logistics, far from any help.
Wildlands & Tala
Fleet and maintenance work keeping reserve boats and vehicles running.
Mtunzini & research
Boat support for the Mtunzini subsea cable landing, and research boat work for Iziko Museums. Read the case study
Where Steff adds value
Operators & lodges
Safety audits, operations setup and crew training from someone who has run boats and teams in demanding conditions. Plus skippers he has personally vetted.
Operator services →Marine projects
Boat and water support for projects like subsea cable landings and research work, with offshore, rigging and diving experience behind it.
Discuss a project →Boat owners
Rubber duck, outboard and trailer work, done with the same standards. The only rubber duck repair specialist north of Durban.
Repairs →Trusted for years, not just jobs
Stephan has looked after all of my RIB inflatables over the past 15 years. Trustworthy, diligent, reliable and affordable. I don't hesitate to recommend him for any marine work, big or small.
Jeff Wain, customer for 15 yearsStephan is a genius when it comes to boats. He has fixed numerous issues I had on my rubber duck and given great advice. Highly recommend his services.
Mitchell GieI can recommend Pontoon Guru for quality work. Stef comes with many years of marine experience and commitment.
Kasper LiebenbergNeed marine expertise you can rely on?
Tell Steff about your operation, project or boat.