2 Oceans PI Correspondents
Knowledge. Service. Solutions.
Our dedicated Team at 2OPIC has a wealth of experience handling all P&I risks and claims. We are capable and can manage all major marine incidents, from collision cases, fires on board ships, vessel groundings, pollution and cargo claims.
Knowledge-Based
2OPIC bring many years of experience to our clients & offer completely knowledge-based solutions.
Service Guaranteed
When you employ the services of 2OPIC you can expect to have guaranteed service delivery from every member of our team.
Solution Driven
From collisions and fires to pollution or groundings – our 2OPIC team are ready to assist you!
Why You Can Trust 2OPIC, Our Ethics Statement And What You Can Expect
2 OCEANS PI CORRESPONDENTS
2OPIC (PTY) LTD expects and demands that all employees, directors and shareholders carry out their business and perform their duties to the highest ethical standards.
This standard of behaviour and performance is applicable in the company’s dealings with employees, customers, suppliers, and all other entities with whom the company may interact, and the Company expects these customers, suppliers, and other entities to have the same ethical standards.
We Are Here For You Whenever You Need Us
Our dedicated Team at 2OPIC has a wealth of experience handling all P&I risks and claims.
We are here to help you, whenever you need us!
Our Maritime Services
INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH
Personal injury, illness and death to crew, passengers, and visitors.
STOWAWAYS
Stowaways and effective repatriation
solutions.
LIABILITY
The handling of liability due to marine collisions.
CUSTOM
Custom fines, Custom issues, and penalties.
CIVIL LIABILITIES
Civil liabilities imposed due to oil pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES
Environmental liabilities for oil, plastic and air pollution.
WRECK AND SALVAGE
Wreck removal and salvage.
CARGO
Cargo claims .
DAMAGES
Damage to fixed and floating objects.
MARITIME SAFETY
South African Maritime Safety Authority fines and penalties.
SA LAW BREACHES
Criminal proceedings for breaches of South African Law.
GENERAL AVERAGE
Unrecoverable General Average contribution.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO
Michael Heads: + 27 83 453 4899
Jason Hossack: +27 83 303 1549
General Emergency Number: +27 65 749 7338
General Email: ops@2opic.co.za
Meet The 2OPIC Team
Michael Heads
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Michael is an admitted English and South African Lawyer. He is highly regarded in the maritime industry having dealt with the management of major marine casualties, pollution incidents and advising P&I Clubs and their members on marine accidents and the securing of evidence. He studied marine navigation (ECDIS), bridge management, and obtained certificates from SAMTRA and from recognised SAMSA courses. He is a first responder under South Africa’s new Nation Oil Spill Contingency Plan (Response and Casualty).
Anne-Marie Bonnin
DIRECTOR
Anne-Marie is an admitted British Lawyer. She completed her Articles in the UK at Clyde&Co a leading Maritime law firm.
She has over 30 years experience in handling legal liability claims for the logistics industry throughout Southern and East Africa and is able to provide local knowledge and expertise in various regions in Africa.
Neil Chetty
CAPE TOWN
REGIONAL MANAGER
Neil is based in Cape Town where he handles all types of P&I related matters for Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. He also looks after the port of Saldanha Bay and our neighbouring country Namibia.
Jason Hossack
DURBAN-MOZAMBIQUE
REGIONAL MANAGER
Jason brings wealth of knowledge and 18 years of experience in P&I surveys. Whether it is the handling of fires on board vessels, contamination of product or damage to cargo, Jason’s expertise is sought after.
Vishal Pragraj
DURBAN-MOZAMBIQUE
CLAIMS EXECUTIVE
Vishal handles stowaway and crew matters for Durban and Mozambique.
Shikara Premchand-Balgobind
DURBAN
CLAIMS EXECUTIVE
Shikara handles general P&I claims as well as legal liability claims for the logistics industry.
Andrew Clark
DURBAN
CARGO SPECIALIST
Andrew is an experienced marine surveyor who has been working on the “cargo side” of shipping for over 15 years. He has a wealth of knowledge on bulk and project cargoes.