Follow the timeline that has led to the success of the greatest ship supplier in South Africa National Ship Chandlers Hans Sorvaag a Norwegian immigrant established National Ship Chandlers a company dedicated to supplying ships with general wholesale merchandise After 35 years supplying superlative service and products within the industry and as a result of the amalgamation of two Scandinavian ship chandlers the Durban branch was opened to cater for what was now a rapidly expanding business National Ship Chandlers 3rd branch in Richards Bay was opened creating the opportunity and ability to supply ships in neighbouring ports such as Sodwana Bay Head office was relocated to Durban where new owners raised the bar of standards and go