Silvermine Naval Base – Once a sophisticated underground command centre tracking vast ocean areas, Silvermine near Simon’s Town now faces cable theft and maintenance issues. A former Safmarine seafarer reflects on the South African Navy’s past capabilities and present realities.
Sailing into Table Bay through the centuries, the Cape Doctor was a respected adversary. That powerful south-easterly wind would funnel down from the mountains, sometimes
Although the truck driver who revolutionized shipping wasn’t exactly what most people think about when it comes down to the merchant navy, it did make
Marine Engineer Evolution – Discover how the marine engineer’s role evolved over the last 50 years — from noisy 1980s analogue engine rooms on ships like the S.A. Waterberg to today’s digital unmanned machinery spaces, predictive maintenance, and a Chief Engineer who functions like a Chief Technical Officer
