Augustea Maritime Transportation Ltd

Established in 1955 by Salvatore Cafiero in Naples, Italy, the Augustea Group is a provider of sea transportation services, which mainly operates in four business segments:

- dry bulk shipping;
- harbour towage;
- deep sea towing services;
- transportation with oceanic barges.

Under the control of the Cafiero-Zagari families, over the decades Augustea Group has grown to become a leading and reputable player in the shipping industry, with offices/operating branches in Naples and Augusta (Italy), London, Singapore, Malta, Buenos Aires, Philippines and Colombia.

As at the end of December 2014, Augustea employed more than 170 onshore people and more than 450 crewmembers, of whom more than 140 directly employed by the Group.