Hunt, Deltel & Co Ltd was formed in 1937 by Percy Hunt and Alexandre Deltel, two leading members of the island business community at that time. Alexandre Deltel owned plantation estates and the company’s initial involvement in shipping was to handle the export of copra and cinnamon. From this beginning the company’s interests expanded into trading and service industries. It remains a Seychelles registered and owned company and is amongst the largest employers in the private sector. In addition to its own direct activities, the company also has a number of joint venture investments with local partners giving it a prominent position in the local economy.

The company is certified ISO 9001:2008 compliant for its shipping agency, management and administration; this covers our commercial shipping, tuna operations, cruise ships and super yacht activities. It is planned for the certification to be extended to the companies other activities."