Media Release - South African National Defence Force anti piracy efforts pays dividends

Unknown to the public at large, a major multi-National anti-piracy operation took place off the East coast of our neighbouring SADC countries during the past week.  South African Navy ship the SAS DRAKENSBERG played a major role in this operation....

  ADMIRAL HUGO BIERMANN SSA SD (OBE) (1916-2012)

The South African Navy notes the recent tragic passing of Admiral Hugo Biermann SSA SD (OBE) with deep regret.  His contribution to supporting the collective endeavours of the international maritime community will be long remembered, and his tragic death mourned by navies throughout the world...

  Media release: Exercise Good Hope V

The SA Navy held a demonstration of sea and air manoeuvres associated with combating piracy in Simon’s Town on 22 March 2012 as part of Ex Good Hope V...

  THE SA NAVY FESTIVAL 2012

The “People’s Navy” will once again open its doors from 16 to 18 March 2012 to the public to visit and experience the naval environment first-hand during its annual Navy Festival held in the East Dockyard in Simon’s Town...

  Official Opening: SA Naval Museum Submarine SAS ASSEGAAI

Flag Officer Fleet, Rear Admiral Philip Schoultz, will have the honour of officially opening the SA Naval Museum Submarine, SAS Assegaai on Tuesday 01 March 2011, in Simon’s Town. The ceremony will start at 16:00...