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Thursday, March 21, 2013

NS Durban to be OPVs home port


Naval Station Durban
Preparations are at an advanced stage for Naval Station Durban to become fully operational as home port for the SA Navy’s refurbished offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).

The three remaining ships of the former Minister Class strike craft, renamed and re-classed as Warrior Class following democracy, are currently in the final stages of refitment and refurbishment at Southern African Shipyards in Durban.

Indications are they will be handed back to the Navy shortly and will then transit to fleet headquarters at Simon’s town for full safety compliance testing.

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