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Libya receives 30 French patrol boats, expects 25 more from South Korea

altThe Libyan Navy has taken delivery of 30 new semi-rigid-hulled inflatable fast patrol boats from French military boat maker Sillinger, the first batch of 50 ordered in January this year.
 

$2.6 million paid for release of hijacked ship

altA ransom of $2.6 million was paid to Somali pirates in November 2011 to secure the release of the hijacked cargo ship MV Blida.
 

Police raid Smit Amandla offices over DAFF vessels contract

altThe South African Police Service yesterday raided the offices of Smit Amandla Marine over alleged irregularities in the awarding of a tender to manage the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) patrol vessels.
   

Upgraded strike craft nearly finished with sea trials

altThe three upgraded Warrior-class strike craft that were converted into offshore patrol vessels have almost completed sea trials prior to acceptance by the South African Navy, with trials due for completion by the end of the month.
 

Mapisa-Nqakula conducts first Navy visit

altDefence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has visited the South African Navy’s headquarters for the first time since taking office in June last year.
   

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