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South African Navy Inaugurates Sea Axe

The South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony of the first of three multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPVs) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). The MMIPVs will contribute to South Africa’s maritime security in augmenting the country’s capability to respond effectively, rapidly and cost-efficiently to threats such as illegal trafficking and fishing. The 62-by-11-m naval vessel will be the

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International Cable Protection Committee Call for Papers

The International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) will celebrate 60 years of submarine cable infrastructure development and maintenance with the 2018 ICPC Diamond Jubilee Plenary, to be held Apr. 10-12, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. Experts who can speak authoritatively about developments in the world of submarine cables are invited to submit presentation abstracts by Feb. 5, 2018 for consideration. Suggested

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