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HSV SWIFT’s Departure
Article and photos by WO2 M. Moraile
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“This marks the last of
SWIFT’s planned visit to South Africa this year and
today is our final full day in port. I am happy to say
that we have thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our time
here and we feel lucky to have had the opportunity to
see so much of the country and to meet and work so
closely with the people here. I can say honestly that we
could have no better partner in this region than the
very professional and skilled South African Navy.”
Those were the words of Lt Cdr Charlie Eaton, the
Officer in charge of the military component addressing
the invited guest at the cocktail function onboard the
HSV SWIFT on the 06 June 2012.
HSV 2 SWIFT along side at NS DBN
High Speed Vessel SWIFT (HSV
2) arrived at the port of Durban on 05 June 2012 and
left on 07 June 2012. During their visit to KwaZulu
Natal, the Sailors had an opportunity to visit Glenmoore
Primary School, were they played Basked Ball with the
learners.
The SWIFT’s mission in South
Africa was to strengthen relations on both naval and
diplomatic fronts and to maintain a high level of
interaction between the two countries. The SAN wish the
High Speed Vessel SWIFT (HSV 2) a safe passage whilst on
transit around the coast of Africa. .
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