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Damen Shipyards Cape Town celebrates blessing ceremony  for second MMIPV

On 14 October 2022, the South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony for the second of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). During the event, the vessel was blessed and a bottle of champagne …

Oct 17, 2022 / Naval

South Africa economy benefits from the building of new navy vessels

On Saturday, the 23rd of February 2019, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) hosted a keel laying ceremony, marking the start of construction on the first of three Multi-mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) for the South African Navy. These vessels …

Mar 18, 2019 / Naval