The document summarizes the launch of the fourth new tugboat being built for TNPA as part of a R1.4 billion contract. It discusses how the tugs are being built locally by Southern African Shipyards in Durban, supporting the local shipbuilding industry and economy. It also provides an update on Operation Phakisa projects to upgrade infrastructure at the Port of Durban dry dock and an unveiling of Africa's first dredging simulator in Durban to develop dredging skills in South Africa.

1. PORT OF DURBAN
MONITORISSUE 15 SEPTEMBER 2016 EXTERNAL NEWSLETTER
FOURTH NEWTUG LAUNCHED
TNPA confirmed that it is on track with its R1.4 billion tug building contract with the launch of the fourth
of the nine new tugs being built in Durban, which took place on 20 September. The tug, named Osprey, will
serve at the Port of Saldanha.
The tugs are being built by Durban-based Southern African
Shipyards, helping to cement the local ship building industry
as an important player in the national and global arena and
supporting local industry. It also means there is local after-
sales support over the 35 year service life of these vessels.
“Local ship building expertise is exactly what the
government’s Operation Phakisa initiatives aim to
leverage in unlocking the potential of the Ocean
Economy,” said TNPA’s Chief Operating Officer, Phyllis
Difeto.
The tug contract is the largest single contract TNPA has
ever awarded to a South African company for the building of
harbour craft. Nine new tugs are being built over three and a
half years, as part of a wider fleet replacement programme
that also includes new dredgers and marine helicopters to
improve efficiency in the ports.
“The Osprey is the fourth tug that has been
completed on time and within specifications and
is tangible proof that South African shipbuilders
can deliver technologically advanced, world-class
products,” said CEO of Southern African Shipyards,
Prasheen Maharaj.
Five tugs are under construction simultaneously at any given
time to meet the project’s tight deadlines with handovers
every three months until early 2018. Three tugs are already
in service (two in Port Elizabeth and one in Saldanha) and the
Osprey will be delivered in December.
The Port of Durban will be receiving two of the new tugs –
which are 31 metres long with a 70 ton bollard pull versus
the 40 ton pull of TNPA’s older tugs. They also feature the
latest global technology such as Voith Schneider propulsion,
which makes them highly manoeuvrable and able to change
direction and thrust almost instantaneously while guiding
large vessels safely into port.
FOURTH NEWTUG LAUNCHED
From left: Councillor Mpumelelo Zuma, Councillor Ntando
Khuzwayo, Lunga Ngcobo; TNPA GM Corporate Affairs, Manager
Ayanda Mantshongo; TNPA Corporate Affairs, Jeff Leibrandt;
World Ship Society, and Councillor Musa Dlamini at the launch.

2. OPERATION PHAKISA UPDATE
THE LATEST UPDATE ON OPERATION PHAKISA PROJECTS ATTHE DRY DOCK IS AS FOLLOWS:
• Dry Dock Concrete
Repairs – (repairs
of thermal
expansion cracks
on walls, staircases,
installation of
handrails and
refurbishment of
existing guardrails)
FEL 4
Originally due
for completion
by end of August,
now scheduled for
completion by the
end of October, as
a result of delays
due to docking and
undocking of vessels.
• Inner Caisson Rehabilitation (complete repair, remediation and rehabilitation of the Inner Caisson and drive houses)
An external engineering service provider was appointed to assess and establish the extent of the repairs. Their report
with options and recommendations is being evaluated before proceeding to the design stage. (FEL 3)
• Overhead Cranes for Workshop 24 & Pump House (two overhead cranes for Workshop 24 and one overhead crane for Dry
Dock Pump House) FEL 4
Workshop 24 requires structural modification as the crane capacity will be increased from 10 to 25 tons. Transnet Group
Capital (TGC) appointed to do analysis and design for structural modification.
• Equipment Upgrade for Workshop 24 FEL 4
The tender process for the supply of new equipment/machinery for steel fabrication, machining, welding and wood
chipping is in progress.
• Pump House Upgrade (including mechanical and electrical Installations, structural/civil and building works) FEL 3
Tender process completed for the detailed design and feasibility phase, which has commenced.
• Fire System Upgrade (upgrade of entire fire protection systems for Workshop 24 and Dry Dock precinct) - Prefeasibility
phase (FEL 2) concluded. Tender process has started for the feasibility phase (FEL 3) to be undertaken by an external
service provider through an open tender.
• Upgrade of Floating Dock (including two cranes) - An external engineering service provider has been appointed to assess and
establish the extent of the repairs. Report due end October. The project will then proceed to the feasibility phase (FEL 3).
• Dry Dock Capstans – FEL 3 An external engineering service provider has been appointed to assess and establish the
extent of the repairs required to the eight dry dock capstans. Report due end October.
• Dry Dock Jib Cranes (procurement of 10 jib cranes for dry dock including repair quay and repair jetties) - Request for
funding in progress.
• Replacement of South Side Crane Rail at Dry Dock (includes replacement of crane rails in the whole Dry Dock precinct,
electrical upgrade, and re-surfacing around Dry Dock) FEL 3 - TNPA internal team is busy with design and feasibility
studies (55% complete).

3. Africa’s First Dredging Simulator Unveiled in Durban
Africa’s first ever dredging simulator was launched last
month as another positive spin-off of ongoing collaboration
between Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), the
Transnet Maritime School of Excellence (MSoE), Netherlands
based Royal IHC and its world-renowned Training Institute.
The high-tech simulator – based at the MSoE’s Langeberg
Road premises – will aid in building dredging capability in
South Africa. TNPA, the MSoE and Royal IHC have packaged
a special dredging training programme that incorporates
12 weeks of classroom theory, eight weeks of simulation
training and six months of practical training on-board a real
dredging vessel.
Transnet anticipates that over the first three-year period 50
students will complete training on the simulator as part of a
holistic dredging training programme and could find work in
Southern Africa or with international dredging contractors.
The simulator will help to hone critical technical skills
required for professions such as pipe operators, Dredge
Masters and Dredging Managers. The first intake of trainees
- six pipe operators – will commence training in January 2017.
TNPA Chief Executive, Richard Vallihu, said: “We are striving
to build our own capabilities by developing mission critical
skills that will help us to cater for the needs of the Southern
African port system. Instead of sending staff overseas for
dredging training we can now do this locally through the
dredging school to be fully operational by 2017.
“A number of regional ports are also ramping up plans to
expand port capacity including major dredging projects, so
we would like to be in a position to provide human capacity
for that as well in the near future,” he added.
The multi-million Rand simulator mimics the control panel
of an actual dredging vessel, complete with environmental
simulation of weather conditions, sea states and soil types.
This provides realistic training situations while eliminating
the risk of accidents, production losses, damage and injuries
that could occur while training in real life.
The simulator was part of Royal IHC’s 25% supplier
development contribution within the contract to build TNPA’s
Ilembe trailing suction hopper dredger.
IHC Systems Managing Director, Rens Klootwijk, said: “IHC
is proud to contribute to making TNPA’s vision a reality by
launching our training simulator and by helping them to set
up South Africa’s first Dredging School.”
Simulation facilitators (left to right) Ebrahim Bayat and Vika
Njoko demonstrate the equipment’s features at the Transnet
Maritime School of Excellence in Durban.
Back: Community representatives Bheki Xhakaza,
William Zenzile, and Ntwenhle Dlamini. Front: TNPA Chief
Executive, Richard Vallihu, Transnet Group Chief HR Officer,
Nonkululeko Sishi and eThekwini ward councillor, Mathombi
Claudia Mnyandu
Dredging Update
The dredging team at the Port of Durban has had its hands full with thorough and consistent maintenance in channels and
basins around the port.
All the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) berths are at their permissible draft of 12.2m.
The Isandlwana trailing suction hopper dredger has performed some sand reclamation from sand traps to the beaches.
Meanwhile, an external dredger from Subtech is currently dredging at the DCT berths, Congella basin and Island View Basin.

4. INDIAN NAVY SPECIAL VISITTO THE PORT OF DURBAN
The three-day visit by the three Indian Naval ships at the
Port of Durban in September marked a historic milestone for
the port and South Africa as a whole.
The Indian Navy which was on a diplomatic mission to South
Africa arrived in Durban on 20 September with its large
war ship, the INS Kolkata accompanied by the INS Trikand
and INS Aditya vessels. The vessels which left the Port of
Durban on 23 September attracted numerous fans from
different parts of the city.
Their arrival was also welcomed by a number of South
African navy officials with the objective of strengthening
maritime security, enhancing co-operation and sharing
information regarding naval operations including combating
maritime piracy.
The TNPA leadership team including Chief Executive, Richard
Vallihu, Chief Financial Officer, Mohamed Abdool and Chief
Operations Officer, Phyllis Difeto took the opportunity to
tour the 6 800 tonne INS Kolkata.
MSoE Graduation
On Thursday, 22 September 2016, the Port of Durban hosted the Maritime School of Excellence Graduation Ceremony. The
Port of Durban joined in as they celebrated the graduation of their very own Marine Pilots, Aviation Pilots, Technicians in
training, Engineers in training and Tug Masters.
Pictured at this auspicious event were from left: the Chairman of the Transnet Board of Directors; Ms Linda Mabaso,
Department of Public Enterprises Director General; Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke, eThekwini Municipality Deputy Mayor;
Fawzia Peer and Transnet Group Chief Executive; Mr Siyabonga Gama.
Maydon Wharf Update
Since the handover of Berths 1 and 2 to Operations in July
2016, the reconstruction of the remaining berths at the
Maydon Wharf Precinct is steadily taking shape.
Berth 13 is in its 108th week and Berth 14 in its 85th week
from date of site access. Meanwhile Berths 3 and 4 are in the
11th week of full site access, having been handed over to a
contractor in July who is fully established on site. The precinct
also received 100% of the marine plant during this period.
PROGRESS TO DATE IS AS FOLLOWS
BERTH 13: Civil Works 96.8%, Dredging 94.5% and Scour Protection 0%
BERTH 14: Civil Works 95%, Dredging 90% and Scour Protection 0%
BERTH 3: Civil Works 17%, Dredging 26% and Scour Protection 0%
BERTH 4: Civil Works 14%, Dredging 26% and Scour Protection 0%
Priming on section 2 and track line 4 at Berth 14