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The South African Navy (SA Navy) is the naval warfare branch of the South African National Defence Force.. The Navy is primarily engaged in maintaining a conventional military deterrent, participating in counter-piracy operations, fishery protection, search and rescue, and upholding maritime law enforcement for the benefit of South Africa and its international partners.
Naval ensign of South Africa. This is a list of active South African Navy ships. As of 2023, there are approximately 49 ships in commission including: 4 frigates, 3 submarines, 2 minesweepers, 1 replenishment vessel, 1 survey vessel, 5 tugboats and 33 patrol vessels.
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Purchased by Union Government of South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa after the war (1945). Sold to Union Whaling Co. Ltd (A. E. Larsen) Durban, South Africa in 1948 and renamed MV Egeland. Broken up in 1959. [23] Converted to LL minesweeper in Hafia. Went into service in Mediterranean April 1942. Returned to Durban October 1945. 280 t whaler [25]
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Deputy Chief of the Navy: R Adm: Guy Jamieson: Deputy Chief of the Navy: R Adm: Douglas Faure: Director Maritime Warfare, [7] Deputy Chief of the Navy: R Adm: Gladys Mbulaheni: Chief of Naval Staff [8] First woman appointed full Rear Admiral: R Adm: Phillip Schoultz: Flag Officer Fleet: R Adm: Dave Forsyth: Director Navy Reserves [9] R Adm ...
The Navy operates the following naval bases: [1] A view of Simon's Town and the naval base. Naval Base Simon's Town – The base houses the frigate and submarine flotillas as well as support vessels. A naval dockyard is also situated here. Naval Base Durban – This base was scaled down to a naval station in 2002 with the rationalisation of the ...
The Naval Rapid Deployment Force (NRDF), now known as the Maritime Reaction Squadron (MRS), [7] was formed in 2006. [8]The main aim of this specialised unit is to deploy infantry-trained South African Navy members in various peacekeeping roles within the African continent and to assist in boarding operations at sea, humanitarian operations and disaster relief.