April 8, 2021
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THE South African Navy (SAN) recently held a blessing ceremony of the first of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT).
Initially, the plan had been to hold a large launching ceremony, but due to the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, SAN took the decision to do something on a smaller scale.
During the event, the vessel was blessed and a bottle of champagne was broken over the bow as is the custom. The South African flag was raised on the vessel and she was cheered by her crew.
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On 12 February 2021, the South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony of the first of three Project BIRO multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPVs) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT).
Due to the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the navy decided to organize only a small-scale event.
During the ceremony, the vessel was blessed and a bottle of champagne was broken over the bow as is the custom. The South African flag was raised on the newbuild which was cheered by its crew.
Photo: Damen
“Despite the low-key nature of the event, this remains a momentous occasion – the blessing of the first of these three important vessels that we are building in Africa for Africa,”