SA NAVY VISITS PE HARBOUR

The SA Navy’s Hydrography ship SAS PROTEA is currently berthed in Port Elizabeth Harbour for the World Hydrography Day celebrations from 18-22 June 2014. The World Hydrography Day is an annual event celebrated throughout the world.

South Africa is a maritime nation and as such hydrography plays a vital role in ensuring that the trade entering and departing our harbours can take place in a safe environment. Furthermore South Africa is situated on one of four strategic choke points on the African continent and South Africa has a responsibility to the international community to provide safe sea lines of communication around our coastline. SAS PROTEA has been doing this exceptional task since 1972.

As part of the visit, SAS PROTEA has adopted Maranatha Streetworkers Trust in Forest Hill for a community outreach activity. Members of the ship’s company will do maintenance and repair work at the Children’s Home on 18 and 19 June from 10:00 to 15:00. The frigate SAS ISANDLWANA will be joining the celebrations and will arrive in PE on Thursday 19 June. Both ships will be open to the Public on 21 - 22 June from 10:00 – 15:00 and the entrance is via the Flemming Street. Entrance is free.

World Hydrography Day is celebrated each year on June 21st.